How severe is CVE-2024-6788?

CVE-2024-6788 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-6788 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-6788?

CVE-2024-6788 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-2024-6788?

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-2024-6788 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-6788 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-47818.

When was CVE-2024-6788 published?

CVE-2024-6788 was published on 2024-08-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-6788

CVE-2024-6788 is a high-severity vulnerability in Phoenixcontact Charx Sec-3000 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6. 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-1392.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (39th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-47818
Weakness: CWE-1392
Affected product: Phoenixcontact Charx Sec-3000 Firmware
Published: 2024-08-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A remote unauthenticated attacker can use the firmware update feature on the LAN interface of the device to reset the password for the predefined, low-privileged user “user-app” to the default password.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-6788?: A remote unauthenticated attacker can use the firmware update feature on the LAN interface of the device to reset the password for the predefined, low-privileged user “user-app” to the default password.
How severe is CVE-2024-6788?: CVE-2024-6788 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-6788 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-6788?: CVE-2024-6788 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-2024-6788?: 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-2024-6788 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-6788 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-47818.
When was CVE-2024-6788 published?: CVE-2024-6788 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-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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