Phoenix Contact FL SWITCH 2xxx Web Management Reflected Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

Vulnerability

A reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability has been identified in the web-based management interface of Phoenix Contact FL SWITCH 2xxx devices, all running firmware prior to 3.50. This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to deceive an authenticated user into sending a manipulated POST request that alters device configuration parameters accessible through the web interface. The session cookie is protected with the httpOnly flag, preventing the attacker from hijacking the user's session.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to reflected cross-site scripting, allowing for the injection of malicious scripts that could be executed in the context of the user's session.

Remediation

Users are advised to update to the latest FL SWITCH 2xxx firmware version 3.50, which addresses this vulnerability.

Added: Dec 9, 2025, 7:51 PM
Updated: Dec 9, 2025, 7:51 PM

Vulnerability Rating

Custom Algorithm
spread
4.5
impact
1.7
exploitability
6.0
remediation
7.7
relevance
1.4
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
1.7

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