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CVE-2025-25269: An unauthenticated local attacker can inject a command that is subsequently executed as root, leading to a pri

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HIGH 8.4UPGRADEUPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2025-25269 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.4) affecting charx sec-3000 firmware, charx sec-3050 firmware, charx sec-3100 firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An unauthenticated local attacker can inject a command that is subsequently executed as root, leading to a privilege escalation.

Why this priority

  • High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score8.4 (High)
Attack vectorLocal
Attack complexityLow
Privileges neededNone
User interactionNone
EPSS exploit chance0.3% (top 78%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-78
Published2025-07-08
Last modified2026-06-17
Publisher (CNA): CERT VDE · Vendor: phoenixcontact

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Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

phoenixcontact charx sec-3000 firmware UPGRADE
Affected: < 1.7.3
Fixed in: 1.7.3
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
phoenixcontact charx sec-3050 firmware UPGRADE
Affected: < 1.7.3
Fixed in: 1.7.3
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
phoenixcontact charx sec-3100 firmware UPGRADE
Affected: < 1.7.3
Fixed in: 1.7.3
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
phoenixcontact charx sec-3150 firmware UPGRADE
Affected: < 1.7.3
Fixed in: 1.7.3
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-25269?

charx sec-3000 firmware: upgrade to 1.7.3; charx sec-3050 firmware: upgrade to 1.7.3; charx sec-3100 firmware: upgrade to 1.7.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-25269 being exploited?

CVE-2025-25269 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2025-25269 affect?

CVE-2025-25269 affects charx sec-3000 firmware, charx sec-3050 firmware, charx sec-3100 firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 8.4). An unauthenticated local attacker can inject a command that is subsequently executed as root, leading to a privilege escalation.

How urgent is CVE-2025-25269?

Priority 35/100. High severity

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