CVE-2026-44095: Phoenix Contact CHARX SEC privilege escalation in network script

CVE-2026-44095 · Severity: high · CVSS 7.8 · Published 2026-07-30

A security vulnerability exists in the network configuration scripts of Phoenix Contact CHARX electric vehicle charging controllers. This flaw allows a user with low-level access to the device to take complete control of the system by running commands with administrative (root) privileges. Such an exploit could lead to a total loss of device confidentiality and availability, potentially disrupting charging operations.

Technologies: Phoenix Contact CHARX SEC-3000, Phoenix Contact CHARX SEC-3050, Phoenix Contact CHARX SEC-3100, Phoenix Contact CHARX SEC-3150. Vendors: Phoenix Contact.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-44095 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-44095 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-44095?
High severity, with a CVSS score of 7.8, published 30 July 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
Phoenix Contact CHARX SEC-3000 < 1.9.1; Phoenix Contact CHARX SEC-3050 < 1.9.1; Phoenix Contact CHARX SEC-3100 < 1.9.1; Phoenix Contact CHARX SEC-3150 < 1.9.1.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-44095?
No fixed version is recorded yet. Check the vendor's advisory in the references below. If you run it, Junglewise drafts a mitigation that fits your setup and applies it once you approve, with senior security engineers behind it.
How is CVE-2026-44095 attacked?
It is attacked with local access, in device firmware.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-44095?
Check whether you run Phoenix Contact CHARX SEC-3000, Phoenix Contact CHARX SEC-3050, Phoenix Contact CHARX SEC-3100 or one of the others listed at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

Technical details

An OS command injection vulnerability (CWE-78) exists in a network configuration script within the firmware of Phoenix Contact CHARX SEC-3xxx charging controllers. The vulnerability stems from the improper neutralization of special elements within the script, which can be exploited by a local attacker with low-level privileges. By providing malicious input to the script, the attacker can execute arbitrary commands with root-level permissions. This leads to a complete compromise of the device's confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The issue is addressed in firmware version 1.9.1.

Affected products

  • Phoenix Contact CHARX SEC-3000 < 1.9.1
  • Phoenix Contact CHARX SEC-3050 < 1.9.1
  • Phoenix Contact CHARX SEC-3100 < 1.9.1
  • Phoenix Contact CHARX SEC-3150 < 1.9.1

Timeline

  • 2026-07-30: advisory: Advisory published by CERT VDE and NVD.
  • 2026-07-30: disclosed

References

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