CVE-2026-44095

High

Description

A privilege escalation vulnerability in a script used for network configuration allows a low-privileged local user to execute arbitrary commands as root, resulting in full system compromise.

SeverityHigh
CVSS7.8
Exploit probability—
ProductCHARX SEC-3150
PublishedJul 30, 2026
First seenJul 30, 2026

How to fix

Update
  • Phoenix Contact CHARX SEC-31501.9.1 or later
  • Phoenix Contact CHARX SEC-31001.9.1 or later
  • Phoenix Contact CHARX SEC-30501.9.1 or later
  • Phoenix Contact CHARX SEC-30001.9.1 or later

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
Phoenix Contact CHARX SEC-31501.0.0 ≤ v < 1.9.11.9.1
Phoenix Contact CHARX SEC-31001.0.0 ≤ v < 1.9.11.9.1
Phoenix Contact CHARX SEC-30501.0.0 ≤ v < 1.9.11.9.1
Phoenix Contact CHARX SEC-30001.0.0 ≤ v < 1.9.11.9.1

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