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CVE-2025-41669
The Web-based Management allows a remote low privileged Engineer user to install additional APPs on the device downloaded from the PLCnext Store without implementing any data verification mechanism, leading to the capability for an Engineer user to reach arbitrary code execution with root privileges on the PLC device. A successful exploitation may allow to install a manipulated APP package, potentially impacting integrity and availability of the PLCnext Control.
This record: live connection— last retrieved: 7 November 2026 at 00:32.
Vendor
Published
27 May 2026
Last modified
14 October 2026
Taken directly from NVD, CISA or the vendor — sometimes in English, unchanged from the source.
The Web-based Management allows a remote low privileged Engineer user to install additional APPs on the device downloaded from the PLCnext Store without implementing any data verification mechanism, leading to the capability for an Engineer user to reach arbitrary code execution with root privileges on the PLC device. A successful exploitation may allow to install a manipulated APP package, potentially impacting integrity and availability of the PLCnext Control.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack vector
NETWORK
Privileges required
LOW
User interaction
NONE
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
Probability of exploitation within 30 days
0.2%
Percentile
12e
Source: FIRST.org, updated on 6 November 2026.
For firmware versions prior to 2026.0.3 apps are installed via WBM (APP Manager) without enforced authenticity validation. Verify the SHA-256 checksum provided by the PLCnext Store manually before installing an APP. Restrict WBM access to trusted IP ranges via the firewall and protect Engineer credentials. Monitor APP lifecycle security notifications locally or via a central Syslog server. If APPs are not required, disable the APP Manager service via the WBM System Services page to eliminate an unnecessary attack vector. Starting with firmware version 2026.0.3, APP signature verification is enabled by default and only signed apps can be installed.
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IACS Radar assessment
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IACS Radar priority score
Based on CVSS 8.8, EPSS 0.2%, industrial relevance 75/100.
Combines CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, industrial relevance and exposure relevance — a complement to, not a replacement for, the individual scores below and above.
Conditions for exploitation
Operational impact & energy relevance
Possible loss of visibility of or control over the process upon successful exploitation.
Assessed as relevant to the energy sector based on: Vermeld in een officiële CISA ICS Advisory, wat directe relevantie voor industriële besturingssystemen bevestigt. Productbeschrijving komt overeen met de categorie "PLC", een typisch OT/ICS-componenttype. Vendor "Phoenix Contact" is a known supplier of equipment for the energy sector.
Recommended defensive measures
Industrial relevance score
Automatically classified as industrially relevant based on CISA/NVD signals (see reasons).
Classified by IACS Radar-analysepijplijn (geautomatiseerd) on 7 November 2026.
IEC 62443 mapping
Automatic IACS Radar assessment based on the reported CWE weakness classification; not an official certification statement.