How severe is CVE-2024-5622?

CVE-2024-5622 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-5622 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-5622?

CVE-2024-5622 affects Br-automation Industrial Automation Aprol. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-5622?

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-2024-5622 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-5622 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-46803.

When was CVE-2024-5622 published?

CVE-2024-5622 was published on 2024-08-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-5622

CVE-2024-5622 is a high-severity vulnerability in Br-automation Industrial Automation Aprol 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-426.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v4: 7.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (6th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-46803
Weakness: CWE-426
Affected product: Br-automation Industrial Automation Aprol
Published: 2024-08-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An untrusted search path vulnerability in the AprolConfigureCCServices of B&R APROL <= R 4.2.-07P3 and <= R 4.4-00P3 may allow an authenticated local attacker to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-5622?: An untrusted search path vulnerability in the AprolConfigureCCServices of B&R APROL <= R 4.2.-07P3 and <= R 4.4-00P3 may allow an authenticated local attacker to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
How severe is CVE-2024-5622?: CVE-2024-5622 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-5622 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-5622?: CVE-2024-5622 affects Br-automation Industrial Automation Aprol. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-5622?: 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-2024-5622 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-5622 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-46803.
When was CVE-2024-5622 published?: CVE-2024-5622 was published on 2024-08-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.br-automation.com/fileadmin/SA24P2014_Multiple_vulnerabilities_in_BR_APROL.pdf-367290ae.pdf

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:br-automation:industrial_automation_aprol:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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