How severe is CVE-2024-3913?

CVE-2024-3913 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-3913 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-3913?

CVE-2024-3913 primarily affects Phoenixcontact Charx Sec-3150 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-2024-3913?

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

Does CVE-2024-3913 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-3913 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-32481.

When was CVE-2024-3913 published?

CVE-2024-3913 was published on 2024-08-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-3913

CVE-2024-3913 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Phoenixcontact Charx Sec-3150 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9. 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-552.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (40th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-32481
Weakness: CWE-552
Affected product: Phoenixcontact Charx Sec-3150 Firmware
Published: 2024-08-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An unauthenticated remote attacker can use this vulnerability to change the device configuration due to a file writeable for short time after system startup.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-3913?: An unauthenticated remote attacker can use this vulnerability to change the device configuration due to a file writeable for short time after system startup.
How severe is CVE-2024-3913?: CVE-2024-3913 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-3913 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-3913?: CVE-2024-3913 primarily affects Phoenixcontact Charx Sec-3150 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-2024-3913?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-3913 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-3913 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-32481.
When was CVE-2024-3913 published?: CVE-2024-3913 was published on 2024-08-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://cert.vde.com/en/advisories/VDE-2024-022

Affected products (4)

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

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