CVE-2024-56839: Siemens RUGGEDCOM ROX MX5000 · Injection
Affects Siemens RUGGEDCOM ROX MX5000Source CVE Database V5
Public exploit available · CVSS 7.2 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 17:16 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.6% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 50% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:CExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 9 Dec 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: evidence found.
CVSS exploit maturity: proof of concept public
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), CVSS vector, the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Siemens RUGGEDCOM ROX MX5000 | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
The primary mitigation is to upgrade all affected Siemens RUGGEDCOM ROX devices to firmware version 2.17.0 or later, where this vulnerability has been addressed. Organizations should prioritize patching devices in environments where VRF is enabled, as this configuration triggers the vulnerability. Additionally, implement strict access controls and network segmentation to limit administrative access to these devices, reducing the risk of privilege escalation. Monitoring and logging of device activity should be enhanced to detect unusual commands or configuration changes indicative of exploitation attempts. Employ network intrusion detection systems tailored for industrial protocols to identify anomalous traffic patterns. Where immediate patching is not feasible, consider disabling VRF functionality if operationally possible, or isolate affected devices from untrusted networks. Regularly review Siemens security advisories for updates or additional mitigations. Finally, conduct security awareness training for personnel managing these devices to recognize and respond to potential exploitation signs.
Description
A vulnerability has been identified in RUGGEDCOM ROX MX5000 (All versions < V2.17.0), RUGGEDCOM ROX MX5000RE (All versions < V2.17.0), RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1400 (All versions < V2.17.0), RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1500 (All versions < V2.17.0), RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1501 (All versions < V2.17.0), RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1510 (All versions < V2.17.0), RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1511 (All versions < V2.17.0), RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1512 (All versions < V2.17.0), RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1524 (All versions < V2.17.0), RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1536 (All versions < V2.17.0), RUGGEDCOM ROX RX5000 (All versions < V2.17.0). Code injection can be achieved when the affected device is using VRF (Virtual Routing and Forwarding). An attacker could leverage this scenario to execute arbitrary code as root user.