How severe is CVE-2024-6068?

CVE-2024-6068 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-6068 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-6068?

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-2024-6068 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-6068 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-47226.

When was CVE-2024-6068 published?

CVE-2024-6068 was published on 2024-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-6068

CVE-2024-6068 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. 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-1284.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
CVSS v4: 7.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (16th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-47226
Weakness: CWE-1284
Published: 2024-11-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A memory corruption vulnerability exists in the affected products when parsing DFT files. Local threat actors can exploit this issue to disclose information and to execute arbitrary code. To exploit this vulnerability a legitimate user must open a malicious DFT file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-6068?: A memory corruption vulnerability exists in the affected products when parsing DFT files. Local threat actors can exploit this issue to disclose information and to execute arbitrary code. To exploit this vulnerability a legitimate user must open a malicious DFT file.
How severe is CVE-2024-6068?: CVE-2024-6068 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-6068 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-6068?: 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-2024-6068 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-6068 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-47226.
When was CVE-2024-6068 published?: CVE-2024-6068 was published on 2024-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.rockwellautomation.com/en-us/trust-center/security-advisories/advisory.SD17011.html

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