CVE-2026-44098: CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') in Phoenix Contact CHARX SEC-3150
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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
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.
CVE-2026-44098: CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') in Phoenix Contact 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
Affected software
Phoenix Contact
CHARX SEC-3150
Phoenix Contact
CHARX SEC-3100
Phoenix Contact
CHARX SEC-3050
Phoenix Contact
CHARX SEC-3000
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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.
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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