CVE-2024-41716: Cleartext storage of sensitive information vulnerability exists in WindLDR and WindO/I-NV4

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-41716?

windldr: upgrade to 9.2.0; windo\/i-nv4: upgrade to 3.1.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-41716 being exploited?

CVE-2024-41716 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-2024-41716 affect?

CVE-2024-41716 affects windldr, windo\/i-nv4. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). Cleartext storage of sensitive information vulnerability exists in WindLDR and WindO/I-NV4. If this vulnerability is exploited, an attacker who obtained the product's project file may obtain user credentials of the PLC or Operator Interface

Routine

HIGH 8.1UPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-41716 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting windldr, windo\/i-nv4. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cleartext storage of sensitive information vulnerability exists in WindLDR and WindO/I-NV4. If this vulnerability is exploited, an attacker who obtained the product's project file may obtain user credentials of the PLC or Operator Interfaces. As a result, an attacker may be able to manipulate and/or suspend the PLC and Operator Interfaces by accessing or hijacking them.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 61%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-312
Published	2024-09-04
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): JPCERT/CC · Vendor: idec

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-09-04 01:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:48 UTCUpdated Record last modified

idec windldr UPGRADE

Affected: < 9.2.0

Fixed in: 9.2.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy windldr || rpm -q windldr || windldr --version

2. UPGRADE to 9.2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade windldr

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade windldr

Note

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

idec windo\/i-nv4 UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.1.0

Fixed in: 3.1.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy windoi-nv4 || rpm -q windoi-nv4 || windoi-nv4 --version

2. UPGRADE to 3.1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade windoi-nv4

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade windoi-nv4

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-2024-41716?

windldr: upgrade to 9.2.0; windo\/i-nv4: upgrade to 3.1.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-41716 being exploited?

CVE-2024-41716 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-2024-41716 affect?

CVE-2024-41716 affects windldr, windo\/i-nv4. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). Cleartext storage of sensitive information vulnerability exists in WindLDR and WindO/I-NV4. If this vulnerability is exploited, an attacker who obtained the product's project file may obtain user credentials of the PLC or Operator Interface

How urgent is CVE-2024-41716?

Priority 38/100. High severity

References

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