CVE-2024-1490: Wago: Vulnerability in WBM through Open VPN

Published Apr 9, 2026
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Updated

An authenticated remote attacker with high privileges can exploit the OpenVPN configuration via the web-based management interface of a WAGO PLC. If user-defined scripts are permitted, OpenVPN may allow the execution of arbitrary shell commands enabling the attacker to run arbitrary commands on the device.

Affected Software

2 affected components
WAGO WBM (Web-Based Management)
OpenVPN OpenVPN

Event History

Apr 9, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:52 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:52 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-1490?

CVE-2024-1490 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution through the web-based management interface.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-1490?

To mitigate CVE-2024-1490, ensure that user-defined scripts are disabled in the OpenVPN configuration on WAGO PLCs.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2024-1490?

CVE-2024-1490 affects users of the WAGO WBM (Web-Based Management) system that implement OpenVPN.

4

What can an attacker do with CVE-2024-1490?

An authenticated remote attacker could execute arbitrary shell commands if user-defined scripts are permitted within the OpenVPN configuration.

5

How can I determine if my system is vulnerable to CVE-2024-1490?

To assess vulnerability to CVE-2024-1490, check if your WAGO PLC allows user-defined scripts in the OpenVPN configuration.

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