How severe is CVE-2024-7986?

CVE-2024-7986 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-7986 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-7986?

CVE-2024-7986 affects Rockwellautomation Thinmanager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-7986?

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-2024-7986 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-7986 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-48817.

When was CVE-2024-7986 published?

CVE-2024-7986 was published on 2024-08-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-7986

CVE-2024-7986 is a high-severity vulnerability in Rockwellautomation Thinmanager 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-732.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v4: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-48817
Weakness: CWE-732
Affected product: Rockwellautomation Thinmanager
Published: 2024-08-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability exists in the Rockwell Automation ThinManager® ThinServer that allows a threat actor to disclose sensitive information. A threat actor can exploit this vulnerability by abusing the ThinServer™ service to read arbitrary files by creating a junction that points to the target directory.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-7986?: A vulnerability exists in the Rockwell Automation ThinManager® ThinServer that allows a threat actor to disclose sensitive information. A threat actor can exploit this vulnerability by abusing the ThinServer™ service to read arbitrary files by creating a junction that points to the target directory.
How severe is CVE-2024-7986?: CVE-2024-7986 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-7986 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-7986?: CVE-2024-7986 affects Rockwellautomation Thinmanager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-7986?: 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-2024-7986 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-7986 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-48817.
When was CVE-2024-7986 published?: CVE-2024-7986 was published on 2024-08-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.rockwellautomation.com/en-us/trust-center/security-advisories/advisory.SD1692.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:rockwellautomation:thinmanager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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