CVE-2025-41769
Unauthenticated Buffer Overflow in PROFINET Service
Description
The device's PROFINET service is affected by a buffer overflow vulnerability that exists in the default configuration. An unauthenticated remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to reboot the device or execute arbitrary code.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 12, 2026, 8:17 a.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 12, 2026, 8:17 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2025-41769
vulnerability.
Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the
products
that
are
affected, the information is not represented in the table below.
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | 270ccfa6-a436-4e77-922e-914ec3a9685c | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | CRITICAL | 270ccfa6-a436-4e77-922e-914ec3a9685c | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | CRITICAL | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update device firmware to the latest version.
- Disable the PROFINET service if not required.
- Configure services securely to prevent buffer overflows.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-41769.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://phoenixcontact.csaf-tp.certvde.com/.well-known/csaf/white/2026/vde-2025-056.json |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2025-41769 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2025-41769
weaknesses.
We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).
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The following list is the news that have been mention
CVE-2025-41769 vulnerability anywhere in the article.
The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2025-41769 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Aug. 12, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'Phoenix Contact', 'product': 'AXC F 1152', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '2019.0.4', 'lessThan': '2026.0.3', 'versionType': 'semver'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}, {'vendor': 'Phoenix Contact', 'product': 'AXC F 1252', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '2019.0.4', 'lessThan': '2026.0.3', 'versionType': 'semver'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}, {'vendor': 'Phoenix Contact', 'product': 'AXC F 2152', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '2019.0.4', 'lessThan': '2026.0.3', 'versionType': 'semver'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}, {'vendor': 'Phoenix Contact', 'product': 'AXC F 3152', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '2019.0.4', 'lessThan': '2026.0.3', 'versionType': 'semver'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}, {'vendor': 'Phoenix Contact', 'product': 'BPC 9102S', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '2019.0.4', 'lessThan': '2026.0.3', 'versionType': 'semver'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}, {'vendor': 'Phoenix Contact', 'product': 'BPC 9202S', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '2019.0.4', 'lessThan': '2026.0.3', 'versionType': 'semver'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}, {'vendor': 'Phoenix Contact', 'product': 'RFC 4072R', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '2019.0.4', 'lessThan': '2026.0.3', 'versionType': 'semver'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}, {'vendor': 'Phoenix Contact', 'product': 'RFC 4072S', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '2019.0.4', 'lessThan': '2026.0.3', 'versionType': 'semver'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}, {'vendor': 'Phoenix Contact', 'product': 'VL3 UPC 2440 EDGE', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '2019.0.4', 'lessThan': '2026.0.3', 'versionType': 'semver'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}, {'vendor': 'Phoenix Contact', 'product': 'VPLCNEXT CONTROL 1000', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '2019.0.4', 'lessThan': '2026.0.3', 'versionType': 'semver'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}, {'vendor': 'Phoenix Contact', 'product': 'VPLCNEXT CONTROL 2000', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '2019.0.4', 'lessThan': '2026.0.3', 'versionType': 'semver'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}, {'vendor': 'Phoenix Contact', 'product': 'VPLCNEXT CONTROL 3000', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '2019.0.4', 'lessThan': '2026.0.3', 'versionType': 'semver'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}, {'vendor': 'Phoenix Contact', 'product': 'VPLCNEXT CONTROL 500', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '2019.0.4', 'lessThan': '2026.0.3', 'versionType': 'semver'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}, {'vendor': 'Phoenix Contact', 'product': 'EPC 1502', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '2019.0.4', 'lessThan': '2026.0.3', 'versionType': 'semver'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}, {'vendor': 'Phoenix Contact', 'product': 'EPC 1522', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '2019.0.4', 'lessThan': '2026.0.3', 'versionType': 'semver'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] Added Description The device's PROFINET service is affected by a buffer overflow vulnerability that exists in the default configuration. An unauthenticated remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to reboot the device or execute arbitrary code. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-120 Added Reference https://phoenixcontact.csaf-tp.certvde.com/.well-known/csaf/white/2026/vde-2025-056.json