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CVE-2024-21764

9.8 · CRITICAL

In Rapid Software LLC's Rapid SCADA versions prior to Version 5.8.4, the product uses hard-coded credentials, which may allow an attacker to connect to a specific port.

Published Feb 2, 2024CWE-798EPSS 0.62%

Overview

CVE-2024-21764 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on February 2, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

In Rapid Software LLC's Rapid SCADA versions prior to Version 5.8.4, the product uses hard-coded credentials, which may allow an attacker to connect to a specific port.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-21764?

CVE-2024-21764 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on February 2, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2024-21764?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2024-21764?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2024-21764?

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