Is CVE-2024-6436 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2024-6436 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2024-6436 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2024-6436 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-6436?

CVE-2024-6436 has a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

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MEDIUM

CVE-2024-6436

CWE-20Published: September 27, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

6.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

An input validation vulnerability exists in the Rockwell Automation Sequence Manager™ which could allow a malicious user to send malformed packets to the server and cause a denial-of-service condition. If exploited, the device would become unresponsive, and a manual restart will be required for recovery. Additionally, if exploited, there could be a loss of view for the downstream equipment sequences in the controller. Users would not be able to view the status or command the equipment sequences, however the equipment sequence would continue to execute uninterrupted.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-6436 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 availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 6.5.