VDE-2026-060

Vulnerability from csaf_phoenixcontactgmbhcokg - Published: 2026-06-03 10:00 - Updated: 2026-06-03 10:01
Summary
Phoenix Contact: Unauthenticated log download vulnerability in the firmware of CHARX SEC-3xxx charging controllers
Severity
High
Notes
Summary: VDE-2026-060: A unauthenticated log download vulnerability in the firmware of CHARX SEC-3xxx charging controllers has been discovered.
Impact: The vulnerability can lead to restricted information being disclosed to an unauthenticated attacker.
Mitigation: Affected charging controllers are designed and developed for the use in closed industrial networks. Phoenix Contact therefore strongly recommends using the devices exclusively in closed networks and protected by a suitable firewall.
Remediation: Phoenix Contact recommends to upgrade to firmware version 1.9.0 which fixes this vulnerability.
General Recommendation: For general information and recommendations on security measures to protect network-enabled devices, refer to the application note: [Application Note Security](https://dam-mdc.phoenixcontact.com/asset/156443151564/0a870ae433c19148b80bd760f3a1c1f2/107913_en_03.pdf).
Product Description: CHARX EVSE charging controller

It is possible for an unauthenticated adjacent attacker to download log files of the controller, which may disclose some restricted information.

CWE-200 - Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
Vendor Fix Phoenix Contact strongly recommends to upgrade to firmware version 1.9.0 which fixes these vulnerabilities.
Mitigation Affected charging controllers are designed and developed for the use in closed industrial networks. Phoenix Contact therefore strongly recommends using the devices exclusively in closed networks and protected by a suitable firewall.
Affected products
Product Identifier Version Remediation
Unresolved product id: CSAFPID-32001
Unresolved product id: CSAFPID-32002
Unresolved product id: CSAFPID-32003
Unresolved product id: CSAFPID-32004
Product Identifier Version Remediation
Unresolved product id: CSAFPID-31001
Unresolved product id: CSAFPID-31002
Unresolved product id: CSAFPID-31003
Unresolved product id: CSAFPID-31004
Acknowledgments
ZDI Piotr Ptaszek Mateusz Wójcik

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