CVE-2024-28136: PHOENIX CONTACT: command injection gains root privileges using the OCPP remote service

Published May 14, 2024
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Updated

A local attacker with low privileges can use a command injection vulnerability to gain root privileges due to improper input validation using the OCPP Remote service.

Affected Software

8 affected components
All of the following
Phoenixcontact Charx Sec-3000 Firmware<=1.5.1
Phoenixcontact Charx Sec-3000
All of the following
Phoenixcontact Charx Sec-3050 Firmware<=1.5.1
Phoenixcontact Charx Sec-3050
All of the following
Phoenixcontact Charx Sec-3100 Firmware<=1.5.1
Phoenixcontact Charx Sec-3100
All of the following
Phoenixcontact Charx Sec-3150 Firmware<=1.5.1
Phoenixcontact Charx Sec-3150

Event History

May 14, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:09 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:09 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-28136?

CVE-2024-28136 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to the potential for local attackers to escalate privileges to root.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-28136?

To mitigate CVE-2024-28136, update the affected Phoenix Contact CHARX SEC firmware to version 1.5.2 or later.

3

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-28136?

CVE-2024-28136 affects Phoenixcontact CHARX SEC-3000, 3050, 3100, and 3150 firmware versions up to 1.5.1.

4

What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2024-28136?

CVE-2024-28136 can be exploited through command injection by local attackers with low privileges.

5

What is the impact of CVE-2024-28136 on my system?

The impact of CVE-2024-28136 allows an attacker to gain root privileges, compromising the entire system security.

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