CVE-2024-8936

MEDIUM
Published Nov 13, 2024 Modified Apr 15, 2026 CWE-20

Description

CWE-20: Improper Input Validation vulnerability exists that could lead to loss of confidentiality of controller memory after a successful Man-In-The-Middle attack followed by sending a crafted Modbus function call used to tamper with memory.

CVSS v3.1 Score

6.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-20 Improper Input Validation

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-8936? +
CWE-20: Improper Input Validation vulnerability exists that could lead to loss of confidentiality of controller memory after a successful Man-In-The-Middle attack followed by sending a crafted Modbus function call used to tamper with memory. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).
How severe is CVE-2024-8936? +
CVE-2024-8936 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.5 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-8936? +
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