CVE-2024-21852: In Rapid Software LLC's Rapid SCADA versions prior to Version 5.8.4, an attacker can supply a malicious config

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-21852?

rapid scada: upgrade to newer than 5.8.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-21852 being exploited?

CVE-2024-21852 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-21852 affect?

CVE-2024-21852 affects rapid scada. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). In Rapid Software LLC's Rapid SCADA versions prior to Version 5.8.4, an attacker can supply a malicious configuration file by utilizing a Zip Slip vulnerability in the unpacking routine to achieve remote code execution.

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HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2024-21852 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting rapid scada. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

In Rapid Software LLC's Rapid SCADA versions prior to Version 5.8.4, an attacker can supply a malicious configuration file by utilizing a Zip Slip vulnerability in the unpacking routine to achieve remote code execution.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.2% (top 31%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2024-02-01
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): ICS-CERT · Vendor: rapidscada

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-02-01 23:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

rapidscada rapid scada UPGRADE

Affected: <= 5.8.4

Fixed in: newer than 5.8.4

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy rapid-scada || rpm -q rapid-scada || rapid-scada --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 5.8.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade rapid-scada

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade rapid-scada

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-21852?

rapid scada: upgrade to newer than 5.8.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-21852 being exploited?

CVE-2024-21852 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-21852 affect?

CVE-2024-21852 affects rapid scada. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). In Rapid Software LLC's Rapid SCADA versions prior to Version 5.8.4, an attacker can supply a malicious configuration file by utilizing a Zip Slip vulnerability in the unpacking routine to achieve remote code execution.

How urgent is CVE-2024-21852?

Priority 48/100. High severity

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