ZDI-CAN-29077: ZDI-26-519: (Pwn2Own) Phoenix Contact CHARX SEC-3150 CharxSystemConfigManager Configuration Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Published Jul 30, 2026
·Updated
This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Phoenix Contact CHARX SEC-3150 devices. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 7.5. The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2026-44099.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Phoenix Contact CHARX SEC-3150
Event History
Jul 30, 2026
Advisory Published
via ZDI·05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via ZDI·05:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-29077?
ZDI-CAN-29077 has a CVSS rating of 7.5, indicating a high severity risk.
2
What type of vulnerability is ZDI-CAN-29077?
ZDI-CAN-29077 is a remote code execution vulnerability caused by configuration injection.
3
Who is affected by ZDI-CAN-29077?
ZDI-CAN-29077 affects installations of Phoenix Contact CHARX SEC-3150 devices.
4
Can ZDI-CAN-29077 be exploited without authentication?
Yes, ZDI-CAN-29077 can be exploited without authentication by network-adjacent attackers.
5
How do I fix ZDI-CAN-29077?
To fix ZDI-CAN-29077, users should apply the latest firmware updates provided by Phoenix Contact.