CVE-2020-9435
CVSS v3
7.5
HIGH
EPSS Score
1.2 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
PHOENIX CONTACT TC ROUTER 3002T-4G through 2.05.3, TC ROUTER 2002T-3G through 2.05.3, TC ROUTER 3002T-4G VZW through 2.05.3, TC ROUTER 3002T-4G ATT through 2.05.3, TC CLOUD CLIENT 1002-4G through 2.03.17, and TC CLOUD CLIENT 1002-TXTX through 1.03.17 devices contain a hardcoded certificate (and key) that is used by default for web-based services on the device. Impersonation, man-in-the-middle, or passive decryption attacks are possible if the generic certificate is not replaced by a device-specific certificate during installation.
Technical details
- Published
- 2020-03-12
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2020-9435?
PHOENIX CONTACT TC ROUTER 3002T-4G through 2.05.3, TC ROUTER 2002T-3G through 2.05.3, TC ROUTER 3002T-4G VZW through 2.05.3, TC ROUTER 3002T-4G ATT through 2.05.3, TC CLOUD CLIENT 1002-4G through 2.03.17, and TC CLOUD CLIENT 1002-TXTX through 1.03.17 devices contain a hardcoded certificate (and key) that is used by default for web-based services on the device. Impersonation, man-in-the-middle, or passive decryption attacks are possible if the generic certificate is not replaced by a device-specific certificate during installation.
Is CVE-2020-9435 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2020-9435 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 1.2% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2020-9435?
CVE-2020-9435 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.5 (HIGH severity).
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