CVE-2024-4609

CVE-2024-4609 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Rockwellautomation Factorytalk View with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-89.

Key facts

Description

A vulnerability exists in the Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk® View SE Datalog function that could allow a threat actor to inject a malicious SQL statement if the SQL database has no authentication in place or if legitimate credentials were stolen. If exploited, the attack could result in information exposure, revealing sensitive information. Additionally, a threat actor could potentially modify and delete the data in a remote database. An attack would only affect the HMI design time, not runtime.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-4609?
A vulnerability exists in the Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk® View SE Datalog function that could allow a threat actor to inject a malicious SQL statement if the SQL database has no authentication in place or if legitimate credentials were stolen. If exploited, the attack could result in information exposure, revealing sensitive information. Additionally, a threat actor could potentially modify and delete the data in a remote database. An attack would only affect the HMI design time, not runtime.
How severe is CVE-2024-4609?
CVE-2024-4609 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-4609 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-4609?
CVE-2024-4609 affects Rockwellautomation Factorytalk View. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-4609?
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-2024-4609 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2024-4609 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-44218.
When was CVE-2024-4609 published?
CVE-2024-4609 was published on 2024-05-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

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