CVE-2024-25995
CWE-20Published: March 12, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
An unauthenticated remote attacker can modify configurations to perform a remote code execution, gain root rights or perform an DoS due to improper input validation.
Risk Analysis
Improper input validation in Phoenix Contact CHARX SEC controllers allows unauthenticated remote attackers to modify configurations, leading to code execution, root-level access, or denial-of-service. This is a critical vulnerability that could lead to full device compromise.
No public exploit is currently known, and it is not in the KEV catalog. The flaw is remotely exploitable with low complexity.
Update the firmware on all affected CHARX SEC-3000, 3050, and 3100 devices to the latest available version.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-25995 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2024-25995 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts