Advisory Published

ZDI-24-862: (Pwn2Own) Phoenix Contact CHARX SEC-3100 MQTT Protocol JSON Parsing Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Fri Jun 21 2024(Updated: )

This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Phoenix Contact CHARX SEC-3100 devices. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 5.0. The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2024-26001.

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
PHOENIX CONTACT CHARX Series

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of ZDI-24-862?

    The CVSS rating for ZDI-24-862 is 5.0, indicating a medium severity vulnerability.

  • How do I fix ZDI-24-862?

    To mitigate ZDI-24-862, ensure that you apply the latest firmware updates provided by Phoenix Contact for the CHARX SEC-3100 devices.

  • Who is affected by ZDI-24-862?

    ZDI-24-862 affects installations of Phoenix Contact CHARX SEC-3100 devices.

  • Is authentication required to exploit ZDI-24-862?

    No, authentication is not required to exploit the vulnerability identified as ZDI-24-862.

  • What type of attack does ZDI-24-862 facilitate?

    ZDI-24-862 allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations.

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