CVE-2024-6242

Published Aug 1, 2024 Modified Apr 15, 2026 CWE-420

Description

A vulnerability exists in Rockwell Automation affected products that allows a threat actor to bypass the Trusted® Slot feature in a ControlLogix® controller. If exploited on any affected module in a 1756 chassis, a threat actor could potentially execute CIP commands that modify user projects and/or device configuration on a Logix controller in the chassis.

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-420 CWE-420

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-6242? +
A vulnerability exists in Rockwell Automation affected products that allows a threat actor to bypass the Trusted® Slot feature in a ControlLogix® controller. If exploited on any affected module in a 1756 chassis, a threat actor could potentially execute CIP commands that modify user projects and/or device configuration on a Logix controller in the chassis.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-6242? +
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