CVE-2024-41174 Beckhoff: Improper input neutralization vulnerability in the IPC-Diagnostics package in TwinCAT/BSD
A low-privileged local attacker can exploit improper input neutralization in the IPC-Diagnostics package to potentially execute code or escalate privileges.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2024-41174?
CVE-2024-41174 is a high-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Beckhoff IPC Diagnostics package, published on 27 Aug 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
The IPC-Diagnostics package in TwinCAT/BSD is susceptible to improper input neutralization by a low-privileged local attacker.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-41174?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Beckhoff Ipc Diagnostics Package, Beckhoff Twincat\/Bsd.
How do I fix CVE-2024-41174?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-41174 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.
Is CVE-2024-41174 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-41174 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Beckhoff IPC Diagnostics package
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rjvg-jw68-99hj.