CVE-2026-44099: CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') in Phoenix Contact CHARX SEC-3150
CVE-2026-44099 is a high-severity privilege escalation vulnerability in the Phoenix Contact CHARX SEC-3150 device. It allows a low-privileged local user to execute arbitrary OS commands as root due to improper neutralization of special elements in system configuration. This leads to full system compromise. The vulnerability affects version 1.0.0 of the product. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-44099) in Phoenix Contact CHARX SEC-3150 is classified as CWE-78 (OS Command Injection). It arises from improper neutralization of special elements used in OS commands within the system configuration, enabling a low-privileged local user to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary commands as root. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 8.5, indicating high severity, with attack vector local, low attack complexity, no user interaction, and high impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The affected version is exactly 1.0.0. There is no vendor advisory or patch available at this time.
Potential Impact
A low-privileged local user can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges, resulting in complete system compromise. This can lead to unauthorized control over the device, data breaches, and disruption of operations.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict local access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious local activity.
CVE-2026-44099: CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') in Phoenix Contact CHARX SEC-3150
Description
CVE-2026-44099 is a high-severity privilege escalation vulnerability in the Phoenix Contact CHARX SEC-3150 device. It allows a low-privileged local user to execute arbitrary OS commands as root due to improper neutralization of special elements in system configuration. This leads to full system compromise. The vulnerability affects version 1.0.0 of the product. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available.
CVSS v4.0
Score 8.5high
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-44099) in Phoenix Contact CHARX SEC-3150 is classified as CWE-78 (OS Command Injection). It arises from improper neutralization of special elements used in OS commands within the system configuration, enabling a low-privileged local user to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary commands as root. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 8.5, indicating high severity, with attack vector local, low attack complexity, no user interaction, and high impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The affected version is exactly 1.0.0. There is no vendor advisory or patch available at this time.
Potential Impact
A low-privileged local user can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges, resulting in complete system compromise. This can lead to unauthorized control over the device, data breaches, and disruption of operations.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, 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: 6a6afbc09c2644c7f8b7239d
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 07:22:40 UTC
Last enriched: 07/30/2026, 07:38:36 UTC
Last updated: 07/30/2026, 07:38:36 UTC
Views: 3
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