How severe is CVE-2024-21852?

CVE-2024-21852 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-21852 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-21852?

CVE-2024-21852 affects Rapidscada Rapid Scada. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-21852?

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-2024-21852 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-21852 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-19463.

When was CVE-2024-21852 published?

CVE-2024-21852 was published on 2024-02-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-21852

CVE-2024-21852 is a high-severity vulnerability in Rapidscada Rapid Scada with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (65th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-19463
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Rapidscada Rapid Scada
Published: 2024-02-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Rapid Software LLC's Rapid SCADA versions prior to Version 5.8.4, an attacker can supply a malicious configuration file by utilizing a Zip Slip vulnerability in the unpacking routine to achieve remote code execution.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-21852?: In Rapid Software LLC's Rapid SCADA versions prior to Version 5.8.4, an attacker can supply a malicious configuration file by utilizing a Zip Slip vulnerability in the unpacking routine to achieve remote code execution.
How severe is CVE-2024-21852?: CVE-2024-21852 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-21852 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-21852?: CVE-2024-21852 affects Rapidscada Rapid Scada. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-21852?: 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-2024-21852 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-21852 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-19463.
When was CVE-2024-21852 published?: CVE-2024-21852 was published on 2024-02-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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