How severe is CVE-2024-7987?

CVE-2024-7987 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-7987 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-7987?

CVE-2024-7987 affects Rockwellautomation Thinmanager Thinserver. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-7987?

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-2024-7987 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-7987 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-48818.

When was CVE-2024-7987 published?

CVE-2024-7987 was published on 2024-08-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-7987

CVE-2024-7987 is a high-severity vulnerability in Rockwellautomation Thinmanager Thinserver with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-434.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v4: 8.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (23rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-48818
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Rockwellautomation Thinmanager Thinserver
Published: 2024-08-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the Rockwell Automation ThinManager® ThinServer™ that allows a threat actor to execute arbitrary code with System privileges. To exploit this vulnerability and a threat actor must abuse the ThinServer™ service by creating a junction and use it to upload arbitrary files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-7987?: A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the Rockwell Automation ThinManager® ThinServer™ that allows a threat actor to execute arbitrary code with System privileges. To exploit this vulnerability and a threat actor must abuse the ThinServer™ service by creating a junction and use it to upload arbitrary files.
How severe is CVE-2024-7987?: CVE-2024-7987 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-7987 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-7987?: CVE-2024-7987 affects Rockwellautomation Thinmanager Thinserver. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-7987?: 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-2024-7987 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-7987 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-48818.
When was CVE-2024-7987 published?: CVE-2024-7987 was published on 2024-08-26 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_thinserver:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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