How severe is CVE-2024-41716?

CVE-2024-41716 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, 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 none.

Is CVE-2024-41716 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-41716?

CVE-2024-41716 primarily affects Idec Windldr. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-41716?

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-2024-41716 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-41716 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-39160.

When was CVE-2024-41716 published?

CVE-2024-41716 was published on 2024-09-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-41716

CVE-2024-41716 is a high-severity vulnerability in Idec Windldr with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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-312.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (36th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-39160
Weakness: CWE-312
Affected product: Idec Windldr
Published: 2024-09-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cleartext storage of sensitive information vulnerability exists in WindLDR and WindO/I-NV4. If this vulnerability is exploited, an attacker who obtained the product's project file may obtain user credentials of the PLC or Operator Interfaces. As a result, an attacker may be able to manipulate and/or suspend the PLC and Operator Interfaces by accessing or hijacking them.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-41716?: Cleartext storage of sensitive information vulnerability exists in WindLDR and WindO/I-NV4. If this vulnerability is exploited, an attacker who obtained the product's project file may obtain user credentials of the PLC or Operator Interfaces. As a result, an attacker may be able to manipulate and/or suspend the PLC and Operator Interfaces by accessing or hijacking them.
How severe is CVE-2024-41716?: CVE-2024-41716 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, 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 none.
Is CVE-2024-41716 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-41716?: CVE-2024-41716 primarily affects Idec Windldr. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-41716?: 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-2024-41716 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-41716 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-39160.
When was CVE-2024-41716 published?: CVE-2024-41716 was published on 2024-09-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:idec:windldr:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:idec:windo\/i-nv4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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