CVE-2024-5849: An unauthenticated remote attacker may use a reflected XSS vulnerability to obtain information from a user or

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-5849?

icdm-rx\/tcp socketserver firmware: upgrade to 11.65; profinet firmware: upgrade to 3.4.9; profinet\/modbus firmware: upgrade to 1.0.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-5849 being exploited?

CVE-2024-5849 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-2024-5849 affect?

CVE-2024-5849 affects icdm-rx\/tcp socketserver firmware, profinet firmware, profinet\/modbus firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). An unauthenticated remote attacker may use a reflected XSS vulnerability to obtain information from a user or reboot the affected device once.

Routine

HIGH 7.1UPGRADEUPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-5849 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.1) affecting icdm-rx\/tcp socketserver firmware, profinet firmware, profinet\/modbus firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An unauthenticated remote attacker may use a reflected XSS vulnerability to obtain information from a user or reboot the affected device once.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 68%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-08-13
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): CERT VDE · Vendor: pepperl-fuchs

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-08-13 13:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:16 UTCUpdated Record last modified

pepperl-fuchs icdm-rx\/tcp socketserver firmware UPGRADE

Affected: < 11.65

Fixed in: 11.65

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.

pepperl-fuchs profinet firmware UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.4.9

Fixed in: 3.4.9

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.

pepperl-fuchs profinet\/modbus firmware UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.0.7

Fixed in: 1.0.7

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.

pepperl-fuchs modbus router firmware UPGRADE

Affected: < 7.09

Fixed in: 7.09

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.

pepperl-fuchs modbus server firmware UPGRADE

Affected: < 7.11

Fixed in: 7.11

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.

pepperl-fuchs modbus tcp firmware UPGRADE

Affected: < 7.11

Fixed in: 7.11

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.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-5849?

icdm-rx\/tcp socketserver firmware: upgrade to 11.65; profinet firmware: upgrade to 3.4.9; profinet\/modbus firmware: upgrade to 1.0.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-5849 being exploited?

CVE-2024-5849 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-2024-5849 affect?

CVE-2024-5849 affects icdm-rx\/tcp socketserver firmware, profinet firmware, profinet\/modbus firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). An unauthenticated remote attacker may use a reflected XSS vulnerability to obtain information from a user or reboot the affected device once.

How urgent is CVE-2024-5849?

Priority 33/100. High severity

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