How severe is CVE-2024-25996?

CVE-2024-25996 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-25996 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-25996?

CVE-2024-25996 primarily affects Phoenixcontact Charx Sec-3000 Firmware. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-25996?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-25996 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-25996 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-23292.

When was CVE-2024-25996 published?

CVE-2024-25996 was published on 2024-03-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-25996

CVE-2024-25996 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Phoenixcontact Charx Sec-3000 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-346.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (31st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-23292
Weakness: CWE-346
Affected product: Phoenixcontact Charx Sec-3000 Firmware
Published: 2024-03-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An unauthenticated remote attacker can perform a remote code execution due to an origin validation error. The access is limited to the service user.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-25996?: An unauthenticated remote attacker can perform a remote code execution due to an origin validation error. The access is limited to the service user.
How severe is CVE-2024-25996?: CVE-2024-25996 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-25996 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-25996?: CVE-2024-25996 primarily affects Phoenixcontact Charx Sec-3000 Firmware. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-25996?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-25996 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-25996 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-23292.
When was CVE-2024-25996 published?: CVE-2024-25996 was published on 2024-03-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://cert.vde.com/en/advisories/VDE-2024-011

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:o:phoenixcontact:charx_sec-3000_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:phoenixcontact:charx_sec-3050_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:phoenixcontact:charx_sec-3100_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:phoenixcontact:charx_sec-3150_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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