HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2024-6788
CRITICAL

CVE-2024-6788

CWE-1392Published: August 13, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A remote unauthenticated attacker can use the firmware update feature on the LAN interface of the device to reset the password for the predefined, low-privileged user “user-app” to the default password.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-6788 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.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

phoenixcontact8 product(s)
charx sec-3000 firmwarecharx sec-3000charx sec-3050 firmwarecharx sec-3050charx sec-3100 firmwarecharx sec-3100charx sec-3150 firmwarecharx sec-3150
Source: NVD CPE · 8 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttps://cert.vde.com/en/advisories/VDE-2024-022

All References (1)

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https://cert.vde.com/en/advisories/VDE-2024-022Third Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2024-6788
CVSS Score9.8 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-1392
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedAug 13, 2024

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2024-6788 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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