How severe is CVE-2024-40620?

CVE-2024-40620 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-40620 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-40620?

CVE-2024-40620 affects Rockwellautomation Pavilion8. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-40620?

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-2024-40620 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-40620 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38546.

When was CVE-2024-40620 published?

CVE-2024-40620 was published on 2024-08-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-40620

CVE-2024-40620 is a high-severity vulnerability in Rockwellautomation Pavilion8 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-311.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v4: 5.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (8th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-38546
Weakness: CWE-311
Affected product: Rockwellautomation Pavilion8
Published: 2024-08-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

CVE-2024-40620 IMPACT A vulnerability exists in the affected product due to lack of encryption of sensitive information. The vulnerability results in data being sent between the Console and the Dashboard without encryption, which can be seen in the logs of proxy servers, potentially impacting the data's confidentiality.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-40620?: CVE-2024-40620 IMPACT A vulnerability exists in the affected product due to lack of encryption of sensitive information. The vulnerability results in data being sent between the Console and the Dashboard without encryption, which can be seen in the logs of proxy servers, potentially impacting the data's confidentiality.
How severe is CVE-2024-40620?: CVE-2024-40620 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-40620 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-40620?: CVE-2024-40620 affects Rockwellautomation Pavilion8. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-40620?: 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-2024-40620 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-40620 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38546.
When was CVE-2024-40620 published?: CVE-2024-40620 was published on 2024-08-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.rockwellautomation.com/en-us/trust-center/security-advisories/advisory.SD%201691.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:rockwellautomation:pavilion8:5.20.00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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