How severe is CVE-2024-6326?

CVE-2024-6326 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-6326 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-6326?

CVE-2024-6326 primarily affects Rockwellautomation Factorytalk Policy Manager. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-6326?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-6326 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-6326 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-47440.

When was CVE-2024-6326 published?

CVE-2024-6326 was published on 2024-07-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-6326

CVE-2024-6326 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Rockwellautomation Factorytalk Policy Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-276.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v4: 1.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (7th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-47440
Weakness: CWE-276
Affected product: Rockwellautomation Factorytalk Policy Manager
Published: 2024-07-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An exposure of sensitive information vulnerability exists in the Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk® System Service. A malicious user could exploit this vulnerability by starting a back-up or restore process, which temporarily exposes private keys, passwords, pre-shared keys, and database folders when they are temporarily copied to an interim folder. This vulnerability is due to the lack of explicit permissions set on the backup folder. If private keys are obtained by a malicious user, they could impersonate resources on the secured network.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-6326?: An exposure of sensitive information vulnerability exists in the Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk® System Service. A malicious user could exploit this vulnerability by starting a back-up or restore process, which temporarily exposes private keys, passwords, pre-shared keys, and database folders when they are temporarily copied to an interim folder. This vulnerability is due to the lack of explicit permissions set on the backup folder. If private keys are obtained by a malicious user, they could impersonate resources on the secured network.
How severe is CVE-2024-6326?: CVE-2024-6326 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-6326 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-6326?: CVE-2024-6326 primarily affects Rockwellautomation Factorytalk Policy Manager. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-6326?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-6326 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-6326 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-47440.
When was CVE-2024-6326 published?: CVE-2024-6326 was published on 2024-07-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.rockwellautomation.com/en-us/trust-center/security-advisories/advisory.SD1678.html

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:rockwellautomation:factorytalk_policy_manager:6.40.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rockwellautomation:factorytalk_system_services:6.40.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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