Is CVE-2024-21917 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2024-21917 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2024-21917 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2024-21917 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-21917?

CVE-2024-21917 has a CVSS score of 9.1 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2024-21917

CWE-347Published: January 31, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.1

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability exists in Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk® Service Platform that allows a malicious user to obtain the service token and use it for authentication on another FTSP directory. This is due to the lack of digital signing between the FTSP service token and directory. If exploited, a malicious user could potentially retrieve user information and modify settings without any authentication.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-21917 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), with a CVSS base score of 9.1.