CVE-2024-22096: In Rapid Software LLC's Rapid SCADA versions prior to Version 5.8.4, an attacker can append path traversal cha

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-22096?

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

Q: Is CVE-2024-22096 being exploited?

CVE-2024-22096 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-2024-22096 affect?

CVE-2024-22096 affects rapid scada. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). In Rapid Software LLC's Rapid SCADA versions prior to Version 5.8.4, an attacker can append path traversal characters to the filename when using a specific command, allowing them to read arbitrary files from the system.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-22096?

Priority 35/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.5UPGRADE

CVE-2024-22096 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) 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 append path traversal characters to the filename when using a specific command, allowing them to read arbitrary files from the system.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 52%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-23, CWE-22
Published	2024-02-02
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

2024-02-02 00:15 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-2024-22096?

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

Is CVE-2024-22096 being exploited?

CVE-2024-22096 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-2024-22096 affect?

CVE-2024-22096 affects rapid scada. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). In Rapid Software LLC's Rapid SCADA versions prior to Version 5.8.4, an attacker can append path traversal characters to the filename when using a specific command, allowing them to read arbitrary files from the system.

How urgent is CVE-2024-22096?

Priority 35/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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