CVE-2025-24005: Local Privilege Escalation via Vulnerable SSH Script
Published Jul 8, 2025
·Updated
A local attacker with a local user account can leverage a vulnerable script via SSH to escalate privileges to root due to improper input validation.
Affected Software
8 affected components
All of the following
Phoenixcontact Charx Sec-3000 Firmware<1.7.3
Phoenixcontact Charx Sec-3000
All of the following
Phoenixcontact Charx Sec-3050 Firmware<1.7.3
Phoenixcontact Charx Sec-3050
All of the following
Phoenixcontact Charx Sec-3100 Firmware<1.7.3
Phoenixcontact Charx Sec-3100
All of the following
Phoenixcontact Charx Sec-3150 Firmware<1.7.3
Phoenixcontact Charx Sec-3150
Event History
Jul 8, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:59 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:59 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2025-24005?
CVE-2025-24005 has a critical severity due to the potential for local privilege escalation.
2
How does CVE-2025-24005 occur?
CVE-2025-24005 occurs due to improper input validation in a vulnerable script that allows local attackers to leverage SSH access.
3
Which systems are affected by CVE-2025-24005?
CVE-2025-24005 affects Phoenixcontact Charx Sec-3000, Sec-3050, Sec-3100, and Sec-3150 firmware versions below 1.7.3.
4
How do I fix CVE-2025-24005?
To fix CVE-2025-24005, upgrade the Phoenixcontact Charx Sec firmware to version 1.7.3 or later.
5
Who is impacted by CVE-2025-24005?
Any local user on affected Phoenixcontact Charx devices could be impacted by CVE-2025-24005.