How severe is CVE-2024-12175?

CVE-2024-12175 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-12175 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (17th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-12175?

CVE-2024-12175 affects Rockwellautomation Arena. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-12175?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-12175 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-12175 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-50649.

When was CVE-2024-12175 published?

CVE-2024-12175 was published on 2024-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-12175

CVE-2024-12175 is a high-severity vulnerability in Rockwellautomation Arena with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-416.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v4: 8.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (17th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-50649
Weakness: CWE-416
Affected product: Rockwellautomation Arena
Published: 2024-12-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Another “use after free” 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 use a resource that was already used. 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-2024-12175?: Another “use after free” 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 use a resource that was already used. 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-2024-12175?: CVE-2024-12175 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-12175 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (17th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-12175?: CVE-2024-12175 affects Rockwellautomation Arena. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-12175?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-12175 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-12175 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-50649.
When was CVE-2024-12175 published?: CVE-2024-12175 was published on 2024-12-19 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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