How severe is CVE-2024-21869?

CVE-2024-21869 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-21869 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-21869?

CVE-2024-21869 affects Rapidscada Rapid Scada. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-21869?

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

Does CVE-2024-21869 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-21869 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-19480.

When was CVE-2024-21869 published?

CVE-2024-21869 was published on 2024-02-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-21869

CVE-2024-21869 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Rapidscada Rapid Scada with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2. 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-522.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (6th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-19480
Weakness: CWE-522
Affected product: Rapidscada Rapid Scada
Published: 2024-02-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Rapid Software LLC's Rapid SCADA versions prior to Version 5.8.4, the affected product stores plaintext credentials in various places. This may allow an attacker with local access to see them.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-21869?: In Rapid Software LLC's Rapid SCADA versions prior to Version 5.8.4, the affected product stores plaintext credentials in various places. This may allow an attacker with local access to see them.
How severe is CVE-2024-21869?: CVE-2024-21869 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-21869 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-21869?: CVE-2024-21869 affects Rapidscada Rapid Scada. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-21869?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-21869 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-21869 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-19480.
When was CVE-2024-21869 published?: CVE-2024-21869 was published on 2024-02-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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