CVE-2024-41173: The IPC-Diagnostics package included in TwinCAT/BSD is vulnerable to a local authentication bypass by a low pr

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-41173?

ipc diagnostics package: upgrade to 2.0.0.1; twincat\/bsd: upgrade to 14.1.2.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-41173 being exploited?

CVE-2024-41173 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-2024-41173 affect?

CVE-2024-41173 affects ipc diagnostics package, twincat\/bsd. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). The IPC-Diagnostics package included in TwinCAT/BSD is vulnerable to a local authentication bypass by a low privileged attacker.

Routine

HIGH 7.8UPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-41173 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting ipc diagnostics package, twincat\/bsd. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The IPC-Diagnostics package included in TwinCAT/BSD is vulnerable to a local authentication bypass by a low privileged attacker.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 95%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-288
Published	2024-08-27
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): CERT VDE · Vendor: beckhoff

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-08-27 08:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:47 UTCUpdated Record last modified

beckhoff ipc diagnostics package UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.0.0.1

Fixed in: 2.0.0.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy ipc-diagnostics-package || rpm -q ipc-diagnostics-package || ipc-diagnostics-package --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.0.0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade ipc-diagnostics-package

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade ipc-diagnostics-package

Note

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

beckhoff twincat\/bsd UPGRADE

Affected: < 14.1.2.0

Fixed in: 14.1.2.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-41173?

ipc diagnostics package: upgrade to 2.0.0.1; twincat\/bsd: upgrade to 14.1.2.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-41173 being exploited?

CVE-2024-41173 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-2024-41173 affect?

CVE-2024-41173 affects ipc diagnostics package, twincat\/bsd. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). The IPC-Diagnostics package included in TwinCAT/BSD is vulnerable to a local authentication bypass by a low privileged attacker.

How urgent is CVE-2024-41173?

Priority 29/100. High severity

Related CVEs

CVE-2024-41175 MEDIUM 5.5 UPGRADE UPGRADE The IPC-Diagnostics package included in TwinCAT/BSD is vulnerable to a local denial-of-service attack by a low
CVE-2024-41174 HIGH 7.3 UPGRADE UPGRADE The IPC-Diagnostics package in TwinCAT/BSD is susceptible to improper input neutralization by a low-privileged

References

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