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

Source: https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-44099-phoenix-contact-charx-sec-privilege-escalation-in-system  
Publisher: Junglewise Threat Intelligence, https://junglewise.ai/threats  
Published: 2026-07-30. Updated: 2026-07-30  
License: CC BY 4.0 with a link back

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](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/charx-sec-3000), [Phoenix Contact CHARX SEC-3050](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/charx-sec-3050), [Phoenix Contact CHARX SEC-3100](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/charx-sec-3100), [Phoenix Contact CHARX SEC-3150](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/charx-sec-3150). Vendors: [Phoenix Contact](https://junglewise.ai/threats/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

- [https://www.certvde.com/en/advisories/VDE-2026-008/](https://www.certvde.com/en/advisories/VDE-2026-008/)

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