CVE-2026-44095: CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') in Phoenix Contact CHARX SEC-3150
A privilege escalation vulnerability in a script used for network configuration allows a low-privileged local user to execute arbitrary commands as root, resulting in full system compromise.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CWE-78) exists in a script used for network configuration on Phoenix Contact CHARX SEC-3150 devices, specifically version 1.0.0. Due to improper neutralization of special elements in OS commands, a local user with low privileges can escalate their privileges by injecting arbitrary commands that execute with root permissions. This results in complete control over the affected system. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 8.5, indicating high severity, with attack vector local, low attack complexity, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a low-privileged local user to execute arbitrary commands as root, resulting in full system compromise. This can lead to unauthorized control over the device, data manipulation, or disruption of device operations.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or temporary workaround has been documented at this time. Until a patch is available, restrict local access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious local activity.
CVE-2026-44095: CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') in Phoenix Contact CHARX SEC-3150
Description
A privilege escalation vulnerability in a script used for network configuration allows a low-privileged local user to execute arbitrary commands as root, resulting in full system compromise.
CVSS v4.0
Score 8.5high
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CWE-78) exists in a script used for network configuration on Phoenix Contact CHARX SEC-3150 devices, specifically version 1.0.0. Due to improper neutralization of special elements in OS commands, a local user with low privileges can escalate their privileges by injecting arbitrary commands that execute with root permissions. This results in complete control over the affected system. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 8.5, indicating high severity, with attack vector local, low attack complexity, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a low-privileged local user to execute arbitrary commands as root, resulting in full system compromise. This can lead to unauthorized control over the device, data manipulation, or disruption of device operations.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or temporary workaround has been documented at this time. Until a patch is available, restrict local access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious local activity.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- CERTVDE
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-05T10:48:08.226Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a6afbbf9c2644c7f8b72343
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 07:22:39 UTC
Last enriched: 07/30/2026, 07:40:04 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 02:51:54 UTC
Views: 8
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