CVE-2025-24005: Phoenix Contact CHARX SEC-3150 · Improper Input Validation
Affects Phoenix Contact CHARX SEC-3150Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High.
Data as of 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 3% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 8 Jul 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 2026-10-25.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Contact CHARX SEC-3150 | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
European organizations should implement a multi-layered approach to mitigate this vulnerability. First, restrict local user account creation and access on CHARX SEC-3150 devices to trusted personnel only, minimizing the attack surface. Employ strict SSH access controls, including key-based authentication and IP whitelisting, to limit who can connect to the device. Monitor and audit SSH sessions and local user activities for suspicious behavior indicative of privilege escalation attempts. Until an official patch is released, consider isolating affected devices from broader networks or placing them in segmented OT zones with controlled access. Implement host-based intrusion detection systems (HIDS) tailored for industrial devices to detect anomalous script executions or privilege escalations. Engage with Phoenix Contact for updates and apply patches promptly once available. Additionally, conduct regular security training for staff managing these devices to recognize and respond to potential exploitation attempts. Finally, maintain an up-to-date inventory of all CHARX SEC-3150 units deployed to ensure comprehensive coverage of mitigation efforts.
Description
A local attacker with a local user account can leverage a vulnerable script via SSH to escalate privileges to root due to improper input validation.