Is CVE-2024-41716 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2024-41716 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2024-41716 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2024-41716 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-41716?

CVE-2024-41716 has a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2024-41716

CWE-312Published: September 4, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

8.1

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Cleartext storage of sensitive information vulnerability exists in WindLDR and WindO/I-NV4. If this vulnerability is exploited, an attacker who obtained the product's project file may obtain user credentials of the PLC or Operator Interfaces. As a result, an attacker may be able to manipulate and/or suspend the PLC and Operator Interfaces by accessing or hijacking them.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-41716 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires low 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), with a CVSS base score of 8.1.