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CVE-2026-44098: CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') in Phoenix Contact CHARX SEC-3150

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-44098cvecve-2026-44098cwe-78remotewebrce
Published: 07/30/2026 (07/30/2026, 06:49:53 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Phoenix Contact
Product: CHARX SEC-3150

Description

CVE-2026-44098 is a high-severity vulnerability in Phoenix Contact CHARX SEC-3150 devices that allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code. The vulnerability involves improper neutralization of special elements in OS commands (CWE-78), enabling OS command injection. Exploitation requires authentication, but the authentication mechanism can be bypassed. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 8.8, indicating a significant risk. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available.

CVSS v4.0

Score 8.8high

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Attack Requirements
None
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Vuln. Confidentiality
Low
Vuln. Integrity
Low
Vuln. Availability
High
Subsq. Confidentiality
None
Subsq. Integrity
None
Subsq. Availability
None
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Affected software

Phoenix Contact

CHARX SEC-3150

Affected versions
>=1.0.0 <1.9.1

Phoenix Contact

CHARX SEC-3100

Affected versions
>=1.0.0 <1.9.1

Phoenix Contact

CHARX SEC-3050

Affected versions
>=1.0.0 <1.9.1

Phoenix Contact

CHARX SEC-3000

Affected versions
>=1.0.0 <1.9.1
GitHub Actionsmore threats →ai
phoenixcontact/CHARX-SEC-3150
pkg:github/phoenixcontact/CHARX-SEC-3150
Affected versions
=1.0.0

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 08/13/2026, 20:49:15 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability in Phoenix Contact CHARX SEC-3150 devices (version 1.0.0) allows remote attackers to perform OS command injection due to improper neutralization of special elements in OS commands (CWE-78). Although authentication is nominally required, it can be bypassed, allowing unauthenticated remote code execution. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates network attack vector with low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on availability. No vendor advisory or patch information is provided, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation can lead to arbitrary code execution on affected devices, potentially compromising device integrity and availability. The vulnerability allows attackers to bypass authentication and execute commands remotely, posing a high risk to affected systems.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict network access to affected devices and monitor for suspicious activity related to command injection attempts.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
CERTVDE
Date Reserved
2026-05-05T10:48:08.226Z
Cvss Version
4.0
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 6a6afbbf9c2644c7f8b7234c

Added to database: 07/30/2026, 07:22:39 UTC

Last enriched: 08/13/2026, 20:49:15 UTC

Last updated: 09/11/2026, 07:31:53 UTC

Views: 79

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