How severe is CVE-2024-11158?

CVE-2024-11158 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-11158 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-11158?

CVE-2024-11158 affects Rockwellautomation Arena. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-11158?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-11158 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-11158 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-34049.

When was CVE-2024-11158 published?

CVE-2024-11158 was published on 2024-12-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-11158

CVE-2024-11158 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Rockwellautomation Arena with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-665.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.7)
CVSS v4: 8.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (14th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-34049
Weakness: CWE-665
Affected product: Rockwellautomation Arena
Published: 2024-12-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An “uninitialized variable” code execution vulnerability exists in the Rockwell Automation Arena® that could allow a threat actor to craft a DOE file and force the software to access a variable before it being initialized. If exploited, a threat actor could leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code. To exploit this vulnerability, a legitimate user must execute the malicious code crafted by the threat actor.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-11158?: An “uninitialized variable” code execution vulnerability exists in the Rockwell Automation Arena® that could allow a threat actor to craft a DOE file and force the software to access a variable before it being initialized. If exploited, a threat actor could leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code. To exploit this vulnerability, a legitimate user must execute the malicious code crafted by the threat actor.
How severe is CVE-2024-11158?: CVE-2024-11158 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-11158 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-11158?: CVE-2024-11158 affects Rockwellautomation Arena. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-11158?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-11158 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-11158 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-34049.
When was CVE-2024-11158 published?: CVE-2024-11158 was published on 2024-12-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.rockwellautomation.com/en-us/trust-center/security-advisories/advisory.SD1713.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:rockwellautomation:arena:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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