CVE-2026-44099: Phoenix Contact CHARX SEC privilege escalation in system configuration

CVE-2026-44099 · Severity: high · CVSS 7.8 · Published 2026-07-30

A security vulnerability exists in Phoenix Contact CHARX electric vehicle charging controllers, which manage and monitor EV charging processes. A user with low-level access to the device can exploit a flaw in the system configuration to gain full administrative (root) control. This could allow an attacker to disrupt charging operations, modify device settings, or compromise the entire system.

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-2026-44099 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-44099 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-44099?
High severity, with a CVSS score of 7.8, published 30 July 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
Phoenix Contact CHARX SEC-3000 Firmware < 1.9.1; Phoenix Contact CHARX SEC-3050 Firmware < 1.9.1; Phoenix Contact CHARX SEC-3100 Firmware < 1.9.1; Phoenix Contact CHARX SEC-3150 Firmware < 1.9.1.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-44099?
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-2026-44099 attacked?
It is attacked with local access, in a network appliance.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-44099?
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 within the system configuration component of Phoenix Contact CHARX SEC-3xxx firmware. The flaw stems from improper neutralization of special elements, which allows a local attacker with low-privileged access to inject and execute arbitrary commands with root privileges. This vulnerability leads to a complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA) for the affected charging controller. The issue is resolved in firmware version 1.9.1.

Affected products

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

Timeline

  • 2026-07-30: disclosed
  • 2026-07-30: advisory

References

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