Rockwell PLC Security Bypass Threatens Manufacturing Processes

August 6, 2024 at 09:05AM A security vulnerability (CVE-2024-6242, CVSS 8.4) in Rockwell Automation ControlLogix 1756 devices allows remote attackers to send elevated commands, compromising operational technology. The bug bypasses Rockwell’s trusted slot mechanism, enabling unauthorized access to critical infrastructure. To mitigate, apply Rockwell’s patches immediately to affected devices widely used in industrial manufacturing environments. … Read more