How severe is CVE-2024-12371?

CVE-2024-12371 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2024-12371 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-12371?

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

Does CVE-2024-12371 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-12371 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-50811.

When was CVE-2024-12371 published?

CVE-2024-12371 was published on 2024-12-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-12371

CVE-2024-12371 is a critical-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 9.3. 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-306.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 4.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (41st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-50811
Weakness: CWE-306
Published: 2024-12-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A device takeover vulnerability exists in the Rockwell Automation Power Monitor 1000. This vulnerability allows configuration of a new Policyholder user without any authentication via API. Policyholder user is the most privileged user that can perform edit operations, creating admin users and performing factory reset.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-12371?: A device takeover vulnerability exists in the Rockwell Automation Power Monitor 1000. This vulnerability allows configuration of a new Policyholder user without any authentication via API. Policyholder user is the most privileged user that can perform edit operations, creating admin users and performing factory reset.
How severe is CVE-2024-12371?: CVE-2024-12371 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2024-12371 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-12371?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-12371 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-12371 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-50811.
When was CVE-2024-12371 published?: CVE-2024-12371 was published on 2024-12-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.rockwellautomation.com/en-us/trust-center/security-advisories/advisory.SD1714.html

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