How severe is CVE-2024-6207?

CVE-2024-6207 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 none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-6207 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-6207?

CVE-2024-6207 primarily affects Rockwellautomation Controllogix 5580 Firmware. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-6207?

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-2024-6207 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-6207 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-47344.

When was CVE-2024-6207 published?

CVE-2024-6207 was published on 2024-10-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-6207

CVE-2024-6207 is a high-severity vulnerability in Rockwellautomation Controllogix 5580 Firmware 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v4: 8.7
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (41st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-47344
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Rockwellautomation Controllogix 5580 Firmware
Published: 2024-10-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

CVE 2021-22681 https://www.rockwellautomation.com/en-us/trust-center/security-advisories/advisory.PN1550.html and send a specially crafted CIP message to the device. If exploited, a threat actor could help prevent access to the legitimate user and end connections to connected devices including the workstation. To recover the controllers, a download is required which ends any process that the controller is running.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-6207?: CVE 2021-22681 https://www.rockwellautomation.com/en-us/trust-center/security-advisories/advisory.PN1550.html and send a specially crafted CIP message to the device. If exploited, a threat actor could help prevent access to the legitimate user and end connections to connected devices including the workstation. To recover the controllers, a download is required which ends any process that the controller is running.
How severe is CVE-2024-6207?: CVE-2024-6207 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 none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-6207 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-6207?: CVE-2024-6207 primarily affects Rockwellautomation Controllogix 5580 Firmware. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-6207?: 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-2024-6207 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-6207 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-47344.
When was CVE-2024-6207 published?: CVE-2024-6207 was published on 2024-10-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.rockwellautomation.com/en-us/trust-center/security-advisories/advisory.SD1707.html

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:o:rockwellautomation:controllogix_5580_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:rockwellautomation:controllogix_5580_process_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:rockwellautomation:guardlogix_5580_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:rockwellautomation:compactlogix_5380_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:rockwellautomation:compact_guardlogix_5380_sil_2_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:rockwellautomation:compact_guardlogix_5380_sil_3_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:rockwellautomation:compactlogix_5480_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:rockwellautomation:factorytalk_logix_echo_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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