CVE-2024-41794: Critical severity sentron 7kt pac1260 data manager vulnerability

Published Apr 8, 2025
·
Updated

A vulnerability has been identified in SENTRON 7KT PAC1260 Data Manager (All versions). Affected devices contain hardcoded credentials for remote access to the device operating system with root privileges. This could allow unauthenticated remote attackers to gain full access to a device, if they are in possession of these credentials and if the ssh service is enabled (e.g., by exploitation of CVE-2024-41793).

Affected Software

3 affected components
Siemens SENTRON 7KT PAC1260 Data Manager<=All versions
All of the following
Siemens 7kt Pac1260 Data Manager Firmware
Siemens 7kt Pac1260 Data Manager

Event History

Apr 8, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:22 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:22 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Free Weekly Intel

Don't miss critical vulnerabilities

Join thousands of security professionals who receive our weekly digest of trending CVEs, zero-days, and exploited vulnerabilities.

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-41794?

CVE-2024-41794 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthenticated remote access with root privileges.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-41794?

To fix CVE-2024-41794, it's recommended to update the SENTRON 7KT PAC1260 Data Manager to a secure version or apply available security patches as they are released.

3

What type of devices are affected by CVE-2024-41794?

CVE-2024-41794 affects all versions of the Siemens SENTRON 7KT PAC1260 Data Manager.

4

Can CVE-2024-41794 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2024-41794 can be exploited remotely due to hardcoded credentials allowing unauthorized access.

5

What are the potential consequences of CVE-2024-41794?

The potential consequences of CVE-2024-41794 include complete unauthorized control over the affected device, leading to data breaches or service disruptions.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2026 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203