How severe is CVE-2024-25997?

CVE-2024-25997 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-2024-25997 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-25997?

CVE-2024-25997 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-2024-25997?

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

Does CVE-2024-25997 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-25997 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-23293.

When was CVE-2024-25997 published?

CVE-2024-25997 was published on 2024-03-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-25997

CVE-2024-25997 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (48th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-23293
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Phoenixcontact Charx Sec-3000 Firmware
Published: 2024-03-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An unauthenticated remote attacker can perform a log injection due to improper input validation. Only a certain log file is affected.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-25997?: An unauthenticated remote attacker can perform a log injection due to improper input validation. Only a certain log file is affected.
How severe is CVE-2024-25997?: CVE-2024-25997 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-2024-25997 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-25997?: CVE-2024-25997 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-2024-25997?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-25997 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-25997 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-23293.
When was CVE-2024-25997 published?: CVE-2024-25997 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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