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Full vulnerability report · 2024
CVE-2024-11737High confidence

Schneider Electric Modicon Controllers M241 / M251 — Improper Input Validation

Schneider Electric · Modicon Controllers M241 / M251

9.3CriticalCVSS 4.0
Recommended action
Within 72 hours

Critical technical impact with a remotely reachable, unauthenticated path; no CISA KEV confirmation is currently recorded.

Patch available
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Operational reassessment

Published severity in operational context

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Published severityCriticalOperational priority:Critical, unchanged from published severity.unchanged

Evidence used

  • No CISA KEV confirmation is currently recorded.
  • The selected CVSS metric records a network-reachable, unauthenticated path with no user interaction.
  • EPSS is 0.64% for the current model date.

Compensating controls

  • Validate the affected product branch and deploy the verified fixed release.
  • Restrict the affected network interface to trusted sources where business-safe.
  • Monitor vendor guidance and exploitation sources for a material change.

Verification

  1. Confirm that the asset runs Schneider Electric Modicon Controllers M241 / M251 and falls inside the recorded affected range.
  2. Verify the installed build against the product-specific fixed version after deployment.
  3. Validate exposure, authentication requirements and compensating controls in the actual environment.
  4. Reopen this reassessment when CVSS, KEV, EPSS, exploit evidence or remediation changes.
Mitigation target: Within 3 daysRemediation target: Within 90 days

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Direct vendor intelligence

Authoritative vendor CSAF and VEX advisories

Structured product status and remediation from the issuing vendor. Product-state explanations are always visible; large lists can be searched or downloaded.

1 current
SEVD-2024-345-03 · CSAF 2.0 · revision 3.0.0 · finalSchneider Electric CPCERTModicon M241 / M251 / M258 / LMC058
4 known affected

The vendor explicitly identifies these products as affected by this CVE.

  • Schneider Electric Modicon Controllers M241 Versions prior to 5.2.11.29
  • Schneider Electric Modicon Controllers M251 Versions prior to 5.2.11.29
  • Modicon Controllers M258 Versions prior to v5.0.4.19
  • Modicon Controllers LMC058 Versions prior to v5.0.4.19
Summary
CWE-20: Improper Input Validation vulnerability exists that could lead to a denial of service and a loss of confidentiality, integrity of the controller when an unauthenticated crafted Modbus packet is sent to the device.
Remediation
Modicon M241/M251 Firmware version 5.2.11.29 includes a fix for this vulnerability and can be updated through the Schneider Electric Software Update (SESU) application that is part of EcoStruxure™ Machine Expert: https://www.se.com/ww/en/product-range/2226-ecostruxure-machine-expert-software/ By using Controller Assistant update Modicon Controller M241/M251 to the latest Firmware and perform reboot.
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ENISA European Vulnerability Database

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1 current
ENISA EUVD identifier

EUVD-2024-34178

No EUVD known-exploited evidence

ENISA has published the identifier mapping but no EUVD description has been stored yet.

EUVD state
Present in the current official mapping
Known exploitation
Not present in the current ENISA EUVD known-exploited dataset. This is not proof of no exploitation.
ENISA score
Not supplied in the stored EUVD record
Advisory evidence
No linked advisory details stored yet
Recommended actionWithin 72 hours

Critical technical impact with a remotely reachable, unauthenticated path; no CISA KEV confirmation is currently recorded.

Patch available
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What, why and how

CWE-20: Improper Input Validation vulnerability exists that could lead to a denial of service and a loss of confidentiality, integrity of the controller when an unauthenticated crafted Modbus packet is sent to the device.

What

CWE-20: Improper Input Validation vulnerability exists that could lead to a denial of service and a loss of confidentiality, integrity of the controller when an unauthenticated crafted Modbus packet is sent to the device.

Why

The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.

How

An attacker operating through a network path may attempt exploitation without authentication or user interaction. If successful, the issue may disrupt the affected service.

What

CWE-20: Improper Input Validation vulnerability exists that could lead to a denial of service and a loss of confidentiality, integrity of the controller when an unauthenticated crafted Modbus packet is sent to the device.

Why

The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.

How

An attacker operating through a network path may attempt exploitation without authentication or user interaction. If successful, the issue may disrupt the affected service.

02

Exploit reality and attack path

CVSS severity, EPSS forecast probability, public exploit material and CISA-confirmed exploitation are separate signals.

Observed exploitation
?Confirmed exploitation and public exploit material are separate signals. Attacks can occur without public proof-of-concept or exploit code.
No confirmed evidence

No CISA KEV match was present at the last successful refresh. This means no confirmation from that source, not proof of no exploitation.

Public PoC / exploit material
?Confirmed exploitation and public exploit material are separate signals. Attacks can occur without public proof-of-concept or exploit code.
None recorded

No exploit-tagged reference or CISA SSVC proof-of-concept state is currently recorded. Research may still exist outside the structured feeds.

Likely attack path
a network path → Improper Input Validation → disrupt the affected service
Attack surface
Network
Privileges required
None: unauthenticated exploitation is possible
User interaction
None
Attack complexity
Low: no specialised conditions are recorded
Security boundary
Not a CVSS 4.0 base metric
Weakness
?CWE means Common Weakness Enumeration: a standard category for the underlying weakness.
CWE-20 ↗

CWE-20: Improper Input Validation. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.

CVSS vector
?CVSS means Common Vulnerability Scoring System. The vector records the metric values used to calculate technical severity.
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Common Vulnerability Scoring System 4.0: the compact vector below is decoded into plain language.

AVNetworkAttack vector: The vulnerable component can be reached over a network.ACLowAttack complexity: No specialised conditions are required beyond attacker-controlled input.ATNoneAttack requirements: No additional deployment or execution condition is required.PRNonePrivileges required: The attacker does not need an account or existing privileges.UINoneUser interaction: No action by another user is required.VCHighVulnerable-system confidentiality: A successful attack can cause a major loss.VIHighVulnerable-system integrity: A successful attack can cause a major loss.VAHighVulnerable-system availability: A successful attack can cause a major loss.SCNoneSubsequent-system confidentiality: No direct loss is represented by this metric.SINoneSubsequent-system integrity: No direct loss is represented by this metric.SANoneSubsequent-system availability: No direct loss is represented by this metric.
Post-exploitation / living off the land
No specific living-off-the-land technique is confirmed in the structured sources. Monitor normal administration tools for activity inconsistent with the affected service's baseline.
NetworkUnauthenticatedDenial of serviceCWE-20
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Official authority intelligence

Only matched European and national findings are included. Language selectors and unavailable sources are omitted.

Cyber Security Agency of Singapore · English · CSA-SB-20241218Security Bulletin 18 Dec 2024

The Cyber Security Agency of Singapore included this CVE in its official Security Bulletin 18 Dec 2024, published on 18 December 2024. Open the linked bulletin for the product, severity and reference information published in that issue.

Official advisory ↗
CERT-FR · French · CERTFR-2024-AVI-1053Multiples vulnérabilités dans les produits Schneider Electric

De multiples vulnérabilités ont été découvertes dans les produits Schneider Electric. Certaines d'entre elles permettent à un attaquant de provoquer un déni de service à distance, une atteinte à la confidentialité des données et une atteinte à l'intégrité des données.

Official advisory ↗
JVN iPedia · Japanese · JVNDB-2024-015068Schneider Electric 製 Modicon における不適切な入力確認の脆弱性

Schneider Electric が提供する Modicon はプログラマブルロジックコントローラー（PLC）です。Modicon には次の脆弱性が存在します。 　* 不適切な入力確認（CWE-20）− CVE-2024-11737

Official advisory ↗
NCSC-NL · Dutch · NCSC-2024-0489Kwetsbaarheid verholpen in Schneider Electric Modicon

De kwetsbaarheid bevindt zich in de wijze waarop apparaten die het Modbus-protocol gebruiken invoer valideren. Wanneer een niet-geauthenticeerd en op maat gemaakt Modbus-pakket naar het apparaat wordt verzonden, kan dit leiden tot een denial-of-service, wat zowel de vertrouwelijkheid als de integriteit van de controller in gevaar brengt. Voor succesvol misbruik moet de kwaadwillende toegang tot de productie-infrastructuur hebben. Het is goed gebruik een dergelijke infrastructuur niet publiek toegankelijk te hebben.

Official advisory ↗
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Patch and workaround

Operational remediation based on structured source evidence.

Status
?Patch availability is based on structured fixed-version fields and authoritative update references. If no fix is verified, check the vendor advisory before making a change.
Patch available
Affected
Fixed
Action
Modicon M241/M251 Firmware version 5.2.11.29 includes a fix for this vulnerability and can be updated through the Schneider Electric Software Update (SESU) application that is part of EcoStruxure™ Machine Expert: https://www.se.com/ww/en/product-range/2226-ecostruxure-machine-expert-software/ By using Controller Assistant update Modicon Controller M241/M251 to the latest Firmware and perform reboot.
Workaround
No verified workaround is recorded. If business-safe, reduce exposure to the affected interface and allow only trusted sources until authoritative guidance is available.
04

Evidence and provenance

Published 11 Dec 2024 · Last source change 11 Dec 2024, 15:22 UTC · CWE-20 · Improper Input Validation

CVE recordCVE.org · 5.1
CVSS sourceCNA
EPSS source
?The date BlackTree first stored a score for this CVE from the daily FIRST EPSS feed.
FIRST · tracked since 2026-08-14
European sourceENISA EUVD · EUVD-2024-34178
Product sourceVendor CSAF · Schneider Electric CPCERT
Remediation sourceVendor CSAF · Schneider Electric CPCERT
CWE sourceCNA
NVD statusNVD not scheduled

Core structured fields are present and their contributing authorities are shown above.

Material change intelligence

What changed after publication

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  1. Affected versionsThe structured affected or fixed version information changed.
    Before
    All versions · Fixed: No fixed version is explicitly recorded in the structured CVE data.
    After
    All versions · Fixed: Modicon M241/M251 Firmware version 5.2.11.29 includes a fix for this vulnerability and can be updated through the Schneider Electric Software Update (SESU) application that is part of EcoStruxure™ Machine Expert: https://www.se.com/ww/en/product-range/2226-ecostruxure-machine-expert-software/ By using Controller Assistant update Modicon Controller M241/M251 to the latest Firmware and perform reboot.
    Schneider Electric CPCERT ↗
  2. Remediation statusRemediation status changed from Awaiting fix to Patch available.
    Before
    Awaiting fix
    After
    Patch available
    Schneider Electric CPCERT ↗
Material fields only · duplicate refreshes suppressed · history retained for the configured operational retention period
CVE published
Fixed release recorded from official guidance
ENISA EUVD · EUVD-2024-34178↗CVE authority or vendor reference↗Official CVE record (CNA and ADP data)↗NVD record↗
Technical terms and abbreviations used in this report
CVE
Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures: the public identifier for one disclosed vulnerability.
CVSS
Common Vulnerability Scoring System: a technical severity framework; it is not patching priority by itself.
EPSS
Exploit Prediction Scoring System: FIRST's estimate of the probability that exploitation activity will be observed in the next 30 days; it is a forecast, not confirmation.
CWE
Common Weakness Enumeration: the standard category describing the underlying software or hardware weakness.
CNA
CVE Numbering Authority: an organisation authorised to assign and publish CVE records.
CISA ADP
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Authorized Data Publisher: structured enrichment added to a CVE record.
NVD
National Vulnerability Database: NIST's enrichment service for CVE records.
CERT / CSIRT
A computer security incident response team that publishes warnings or coordinates incident response.
PoC
Proof of concept: public material that demonstrates or helps reproduce exploitation.
CSAF
Common Security Advisory Framework: a machine-readable format for security advisories.
LoTL
Living off the land: abuse of legitimate tools or system functions during an attack.
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