CVE-2026-7849: CWE-77 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') in Phoenix Contact CHARX SEC-3150
CVE-2026-7849 is a critical command injection vulnerability in Phoenix Contact CHARX SEC-3150 version 1.0.0. An unauthenticated remote attacker can inject commands into the system configuration, which are executed with root privileges due to improper neutralization of special elements. This allows full system compromise without any authentication or user interaction.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CWE-77) arises from improper neutralization of special elements in the CHARX SEC-3150 device, enabling an unauthenticated remote attacker to inject arbitrary commands into the system configuration. These commands are executed with root privileges, leading to a critical security risk. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 9.3, reflecting the high impact and ease of exploitation. The affected version is exactly 1.0.0. No official patch or remediation level has been provided by the vendor as of the published date.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands as root on the affected device, leading to full system compromise. This can result in unauthorized control, data manipulation, or disruption of device operations.
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 the device to trusted sources only and monitor for suspicious activity. Avoid exposing the device to untrusted networks.
CVE-2026-7849: CWE-77 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') in Phoenix Contact CHARX SEC-3150
Description
CVE-2026-7849 is a critical command injection vulnerability in Phoenix Contact CHARX SEC-3150 version 1.0.0. An unauthenticated remote attacker can inject commands into the system configuration, which are executed with root privileges due to improper neutralization of special elements. This allows full system compromise without any authentication or user interaction.
CVSS v4.0
Score 9.3critical
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CWE-77) arises from improper neutralization of special elements in the CHARX SEC-3150 device, enabling an unauthenticated remote attacker to inject arbitrary commands into the system configuration. These commands are executed with root privileges, leading to a critical security risk. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 9.3, reflecting the high impact and ease of exploitation. The affected version is exactly 1.0.0. No official patch or remediation level has been provided by the vendor as of the published date.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands as root on the affected device, leading to full system compromise. This can result in unauthorized control, data manipulation, or disruption of device operations.
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 the device to trusted sources only and monitor for suspicious activity. Avoid exposing the device to untrusted networks.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- CERTVDE
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-05T10:57:27.620Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a6afbc29c2644c7f8b7240c
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 07:22:42 UTC
Last enriched: 07/30/2026, 07:37:07 UTC
Last updated: 07/30/2026, 07:53:49 UTC
Views: 22
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