Is CVE-2024-7961 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2024-7961 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2024-7961 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2024-7961 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-7961?

CVE-2024-7961 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2024-7961

CWE-22Published: September 12, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A path traversal vulnerability exists in the Rockwell Automation affected product. If exploited, the threat actor could upload arbitrary files to the server that could result in a remote code execution.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-7961 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), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.