How severe is CVE-2024-7940?

CVE-2024-7940 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-7940 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-7940?

CVE-2024-7940 affects Hitachienergy Microscada X Sys600. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-7940?

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-2024-7940 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-7940 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-48780.

When was CVE-2024-7940 published?

CVE-2024-7940 was published on 2024-08-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-7940

CVE-2024-7940 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hitachienergy Microscada X Sys600 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.3. 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-306.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-48780
Weakness: CWE-306
Affected product: Hitachienergy Microscada X Sys600
Published: 2024-08-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The product exposes a service that is intended for local only to all network interfaces without any authentication.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-7940?: The product exposes a service that is intended for local only to all network interfaces without any authentication.
How severe is CVE-2024-7940?: CVE-2024-7940 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-7940 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-7940?: CVE-2024-7940 affects Hitachienergy Microscada X Sys600. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-7940?: 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-2024-7940 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-7940 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-48780.
When was CVE-2024-7940 published?: CVE-2024-7940 was published on 2024-08-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://publisher.hitachienergy.com/preview?DocumentID=8DBD000160&LanguageCode=en&DocumentPartId=&Action=Launch

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:microscada_x_sys600:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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