CVE-2024-28137

Name: CVE-2024-28137
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-05-14T16:16:42.4+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.25%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-28137 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A local attacker with low privileges can perform a privilege escalation with an init script due to a TOCTOU vulnerability. . EPSS estimates a 0.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A local attacker with low privileges can perform a privilege escalation with an init script due to a TOCTOU vulnerability.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.25%

16.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-367

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Phoenixcontact	Charx Sec-3000 Firmware	<= 1.5.1
Phoenixcontact	Charx Sec-3050 Firmware	<= 1.5.1
Phoenixcontact	Charx Sec-3100 Firmware	<= 1.5.1
Phoenixcontact	Charx Sec-3150 Firmware	<= 1.5.1

References

https://cert.vde.com/en/advisories/VDE-2024-019Third Party Advisory
https://cert.vde.com/en/advisories/VDE-2024-019Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 14, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-28137?

A local attacker with low privileges can perform a privilege escalation with an init script due to a TOCTOU vulnerability.

How severe is CVE-2024-28137?

CVE-2024-28137 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-28137?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2024-28137?

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Source: NVD / NIST