Is CVE-2024-11158 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2024-11158 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2024-11158 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2024-11158 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-11158?

CVE-2024-11158 has a CVSS score of 6.7 (MEDIUM).

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MEDIUM

CVE-2024-11158

CWE-665Published: December 5, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

6.7

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

An “uninitialized variable” code execution vulnerability exists in the

Rockwell Automation Arena®

that could allow a threat actor to craft a DOE file and force the software to access a variable before it being initialized. If exploited, a threat actor could leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code. To exploit this vulnerability, a legitimate user must execute the malicious code crafted by the threat actor.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-11158 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires high privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 6.7.