CHARX SEC-3000: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command
CVE-2024-28136 is a high-severity improper neutralization of special elements used in a command vulnerability in CHARX SEC-3000 from Phoenix Contact, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 out of 10. It can be exploited with local access to the system by an attacker with a low-privileged account, without any action from a user. Affected CHARX SEC-3000 versions: 1.5.1 and earlier. The record does not name a fixed version, so check the vendor advisory. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 0.75% chance of exploitation within 30 days, higher than 56% of scored CVEs.
High severity with no evidence of exploitation so far.
What to do
- Check which version of CHARX SEC-3000 you run against the affected versions below, and install the vendor's latest release.
Affected products and versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHOENIX CONTACT | CHARX SEC-3000 | 1.5.1 and earlier | Not stated |
| PHOENIX CONTACT | CHARX SEC-3050 | 1.5.1 and earlier | Not stated |
| PHOENIX CONTACT | CHARX SEC-3100 | 1.5.1 and earlier | Not stated |
| PHOENIX CONTACT | CHARX SEC-3150 | 1.5.1 and earlier | Not stated |
| Phoenixcontact | charx_sec_3000 | 1.5.1 and earlier | Not stated |
| Phoenixcontact | charx_sec_3050 | 1.5.1 and earlier | Not stated |
| Phoenixcontact | charx_sec_3100 | 1.5.1 and earlier | Not stated |
| Phoenixcontact | charx_sec_3150 | 1.5.1 and earlier | Not stated |
| Phoenixcontact | Charx Sec-3000 Firmware | 1.5.1 and earlier | Not stated |
| Phoenixcontact | Charx Sec-3050 Firmware | 1.5.1 and earlier | Not stated |
| Phoenixcontact | Charx Sec-3100 Firmware | 1.5.1 and earlier | Not stated |
| Phoenixcontact | Charx Sec-3150 Firmware | 1.5.1 and earlier | Not stated |
Version data comes from the organisation that assigned the CVE. Confirm against the vendor advisory before deciding you are unaffected.
How the severity score breaks down
- Attack vector
- LocalThe attacker needs local access or must trick a user into running something.
- Attack complexity
- LowNo special conditions are needed; the attack works reliably.
- Privileges required
- LowA basic user account is enough.
- User interaction
- NoneNo action by a victim is required.
- Scope
- UnchangedImpact stays within the vulnerable component.
- Confidentiality
- HighAll data handled by the component can be read.
- Integrity
- HighData or code can be modified at will.
- Availability
- HighThe component can be taken down completely.
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. Scored by CNA (cert.vde.com).
Official description
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.
Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.
The underlying weakness: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command
The product constructs all or part of a command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended command when it is sent to a downstream component.
How developers prevent this class of flaw
- If at all possible, use library calls rather than external processes to recreate the desired functionality.
- If possible, ensure that all external commands called from the program are statically created.
- Run time: Run time policy enforcement may be used in an allowlist fashion to prevent use of any non-sanctioned commands.
More Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command vulnerabilities (CWE-77)
Timeline
- CVE record published.
- CISA published its SSVC assessment (exploitation: none, automatable: no, technical impact: total).
- Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).
References
Third-party and government advisories
- cert.vde.com/en/advisories/VDE-2024-019Third Party Advisory
Other vulnerabilities in CHARX SEC-3000
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- 9.8 Critical severity
- 7.5 High severity
- 7.8 High severity
- 9.8 Critical severity
- 9.8 Critical severity
Recent Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command vulnerabilities
- 8.0 High severity
- 9.8 Critical severity
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- 7.8 High severity
- 7.5 High severity
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