Summary
If the software runs as a service, a user with limited access can gain administrator privileges by starting a shell with administrator rights from the Import / Export configuration dialog.
Impact
A malicious user could use this vulnerability to gain administrator privileges on the Computer running the Portico software.
Affected Product(s)
| Model no. | Product name | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| PORTICO SERVER 4 CLIENT <=3.0.7 | PORTICO SERVER 4 CLIENT <=3.0.7 | |
| Software PORTICO SERVER 1 CLIENT <=3.0.7 | Software PORTICO SERVER 1 CLIENT <=3.0.7 | |
| Software PORTICO SERVER 16 CLIENT <=3.0.7 | Software PORTICO SERVER 16 CLIENT <=3.0.7 |
Vulnerabilities
Expand / Collapse allLocal Privilege Escalation can occur in PHOENIX CONTACT PORTICO SERVER through 3.0.7 when installed to run as a service.
Remediation
Phoenix Contact strongly recommends users to upgrade to Portico V3.0.8 or higher which fixes this vulnerability. The current version of Portico is available on the Phoenix Contact website external link.
Phoenix Contact strongly recommends protection measures against unauthorized access for network-compatible devices, solutions and PC-based software. For detailed information please refer to our application note:
Measures to protect network-compatible devices with communication interfaces, solutions and PC-based software against unauthorized access external link
Revision History
| Version | Date | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27.03.2020 10:48 | Initial revision. |