How severe is CVE-2024-28137?

CVE-2024-28137 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-28137 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-28137?

CVE-2024-28137 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-2024-28137?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-28137 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-28137 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-25284.

When was CVE-2024-28137 published?

CVE-2024-28137 was published on 2024-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-28137

CVE-2024-28137 is a high-severity vulnerability in Phoenixcontact Charx Sec-3000 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-367.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (16th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-25284
Weakness: CWE-367
Affected product: Phoenixcontact Charx Sec-3000 Firmware
Published: 2024-05-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A local attacker with low privileges can perform a privilege escalation with an init script due to a TOCTOU vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-28137?: A local attacker with low privileges can perform a privilege escalation with an init script due to a TOCTOU vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2024-28137?: CVE-2024-28137 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-28137 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-28137?: CVE-2024-28137 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-2024-28137?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-28137 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-28137 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-25284.
When was CVE-2024-28137 published?: CVE-2024-28137 was published on 2024-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://cert.vde.com/en/advisories/VDE-2024-019

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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