Description
The web server in Phoenix Contact ILC PLCs can be accessed without authenticating even if the authentication mechanism is enabled.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Contact | Phoenix Contact ILC PLCs | All ILC 1xx PLCs | — |
Public exploits
Exploit or proof-of-concept code for this vulnerability is publicly available, which lowers the bar for attackers. Treat it as a reason to patch sooner.
Third-party code, not reviewed by us. Public PoCs are sometimes fake or contain malware. Read the code first and run it only in an isolated lab, against systems you are authorised to test.
Exploit-DB 1
- Phoenix Contact WebVisit 2985725 - Authentication Bypass EDB-45590 · webapps · Oct 12, 2018
Sources: PoC-in-GitHub, Metasploit Framework, Exploit-DB — updated daily. Only links are listed; no exploit code is hosted here.
Advisories 1
- ICSA-16-313-01 Phoenix Contact ILC PLC Authentication Vulnerabilities CISA ICS & IT advisories · Jun 5, 2025
References
- https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-313-01
- 45590 exploit
- 94163 vdb-entry