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HIGH · 7.8

CVE-2024-28133

A local low privileged attacker can use an untrusted search path in a CHARX system utility to gain root privileges. 

Vulnerability Description

A local low privileged attacker can use an untrusted search path in a CHARX system utility to gain root privileges. 

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
PhoenixcontactCharx Sec-3000 Firmware<= 1.5.1
PhoenixcontactCharx Sec-3000-
PhoenixcontactCharx Sec-3050 Firmware<= 1.5.1
PhoenixcontactCharx Sec-3050-
PhoenixcontactCharx Sec-3100 Firmware<= 1.5.1
PhoenixcontactCharx Sec-3100-
PhoenixcontactCharx Sec-3150 Firmware<= 1.5.1
PhoenixcontactCharx Sec-3150-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-426

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2024-28133?

CVE-2024-28133 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). A local low privileged attacker can use an untrusted search path in a CHARX system utility to gain root privileges. 

How severe is CVE-2024-28133?

CVE-2024-28133 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2024-28133?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Phoenixcontact Charx Sec-3000 Firmware, Phoenixcontact Charx Sec-3000, Phoenixcontact Charx Sec-3050 Firmware, Phoenixcontact Charx Sec-3050, Phoenixcontact Charx Sec-3100 Firmware.