CVE-2025-25268: Unauthenticated Configuration Access via Exposed API Endpoint

Published Jul 8, 2025
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Updated

An unauthenticated adjacent attacker can modify configuration by sending specific requests to an API-endpoint resulting in read and write access due to missing authentication.

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·07:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-25268?

CVE-2025-25268 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized access and modification of configurations.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-25268?

To fix CVE-2025-25268, update the Phoenixcontact Charx Sec firmware to version 1.7.3 or later, which contains the necessary security patches.

3

What impact does CVE-2025-25268 have on affected systems?

CVE-2025-25268 allows unauthenticated adjacent attackers to modify configurations, leading to unauthorized read and write access.

4

Which Phoenixcontact products are affected by CVE-2025-25268?

CVE-2025-25268 affects the Phoenixcontact Charx Sec-3000, Charx Sec-3050, Charx Sec-3100, and Charx Sec-3150 firmware versions prior to 1.7.3.

5

Is CVE-2025-25268 exploitable remotely?

CVE-2025-25268 is not considered a remote vulnerability, as it requires an adjacent attacker to exploit the configuration modification.

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