CVE-2024-21915
CVE-2024-21915 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Rockwellautomation Factorytalk Services Platform with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.0. 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-732.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (58th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-19521
- Weakness: CWE-732
- Affected product: Rockwellautomation Factorytalk Services Platform
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A privilege escalation vulnerability exists in Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk® Service Platform (FTSP). If exploited, a malicious user with basic user group privileges could potentially sign into the software and receive FTSP Administrator Group privileges. A threat actor could potentially read and modify sensitive data, delete data and render the FTSP system unavailable.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-21915?
- A privilege escalation vulnerability exists in Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk® Service Platform (FTSP). If exploited, a malicious user with basic user group privileges could potentially sign into the software and receive FTSP Administrator Group privileges. A threat actor could potentially read and modify sensitive data, delete data and render the FTSP system unavailable.
- How severe is CVE-2024-21915?
- CVE-2024-21915 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.0, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2024-21915 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-21915?
- CVE-2024-21915 affects Rockwellautomation Factorytalk Services Platform. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-21915?
- 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-2024-21915 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-21915 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-19521.
- When was CVE-2024-21915 published?
- CVE-2024-21915 was published on 2024-02-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:rockwellautomation:factorytalk_services_platform:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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