CVE-2023-5592: Download of Code Without Integrity Check vulnerability in PHOENIX CONTACT MULTIPROG, PHOENIX CONTACT ProConOS

Routine

HIGH 7.5REMOTEMITIGATEMITIGATE

CVE-2023-5592 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting multiprog, proconos eclr. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Download of Code Without Integrity Check vulnerability in PHOENIX CONTACT MULTIPROG, PHOENIX CONTACT ProConOS eCLR (SDK) allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to download and execute applications without integrity checks on the device which may result in a complete loss of integrity.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 74%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-494
Published	2023-12-14
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): CERT VDE · Vendor: phoenixcontact

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-12-14 14:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:48 UTCUpdated Record last modified

phoenixcontact multiprog MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy multiprog || rpm -q multiprog || multiprog --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

phoenixcontact proconos eclr MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy proconos-eclr || rpm -q proconos-eclr || proconos-eclr --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-5592?

multiprog: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; proconos eclr: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-5592 being exploited?

CVE-2023-5592 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2023-5592 affect?

CVE-2023-5592 affects multiprog, proconos eclr. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Download of Code Without Integrity Check vulnerability in PHOENIX CONTACT MULTIPROG, PHOENIX CONTACT ProConOS eCLR (SDK) allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to download and execute applications without integrity checks on the device w

How urgent is CVE-2023-5592?

Priority 38/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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