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CVE-2024-7960

9.1 · CRITICAL

The Rockwell Automation affected product contains a vulnerability that allows a threat actor to view sensitive information and change settings.

Published Sep 12, 2024CWE-269EPSS 0.45%

Overview

CVE-2024-7960 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 12, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1 (CRITICAL).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The Rockwell Automation affected product contains a vulnerability that allows a threat actor to view sensitive information and change settings. The vulnerability exists due to having an incorrect privilege matrix that allows users to have access to functions they should not.

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-2024-7960?

CVE-2024-7960 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 12, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2024-7960?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1, 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-2024-7960?

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-2024-7960?

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