Is CVE-2024-7986 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2024-7986 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2024-7986 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2024-7986 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-7986?

CVE-2024-7986 has a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2024-7986

CWE-732Published: August 23, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability exists in the Rockwell Automation ThinManager® ThinServer that allows a threat actor to disclose sensitive information. A threat actor can exploit this vulnerability by abusing the ThinServer™ service to read arbitrary files by creating a junction that points to the target directory.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-7986 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), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.