CVE-2024-21912
CVE-2024-21912 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-787.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (17th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-19518
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Affected product: Rockwellautomation Arena
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An arbitrary code execution vulnerability in Rockwell Automation Arena Simulation could let a malicious user insert unauthorized code into the software. This is done by writing beyond the designated memory area, which causes an access violation. Once inside, the threat actor can run harmful code on the system. This affects the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the product. To trigger this, the user would unwittingly need to open a malicious file shared by the threat actor.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-21912?
- An arbitrary code execution vulnerability in Rockwell Automation Arena Simulation could let a malicious user insert unauthorized code into the software. This is done by writing beyond the designated memory area, which causes an access violation. Once inside, the threat actor can run harmful code on the system. This affects the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the product. To trigger this, the user would unwittingly need to open a malicious file shared by the threat actor.
- How severe is CVE-2024-21912?
- CVE-2024-21912 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-2024-21912 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-2024-21912?
- CVE-2024-21912 affects Rockwellautomation Arena. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-21912?
- 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-2024-21912 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-21912 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-19518.
- When was CVE-2024-21912 published?
- CVE-2024-21912 was published on 2024-03-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:rockwellautomation:arena:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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