# CVE-2026-60039: Helmholz myREX24V2 OS command injection in backup restore

Source: https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-60039-a-high-privileged-remote-attacker-can-perform-a-code-injection-in  
Publisher: Junglewise Threat Intelligence, https://junglewise.ai/threats  
Published: 2026-11-10. Updated: 2026-11-10  
License: CC BY 4.0 with a link back

CVE-2026-60039 · Severity: high · CVSS 7.2 · Published 2026-11-10

Helmholz myREX24V2 is an industrial automation controller that manages critical infrastructure operations. A high-privileged administrator can inject malicious commands during backup restoration, gaining complete control over the device and potentially disrupting industrial operations, stealing confidential data, or causing system failure.

Technologies: [Helmholz myREX24V2](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/myrex24v2), [Helmholz myREX24V2.virtual](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/myrex24v2-virtual). Vendors: [Helmholz](https://junglewise.ai/threats/vendors/helmholz).

## Quick answers

**Is CVE-2026-60039 exploited in the wild?** No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-60039 being exploited in the wild.

**How severe is CVE-2026-60039?** High severity, with a CVSS score of 7.2, published 10 November 2026.

**Which products and versions are affected?** Helmholz myREX24V2 before 2.21.0; Helmholz myREX24V2.virtual before 2.21.0.

**Is there a fix for CVE-2026-60039?** Yes: fixed in 2.21.0. Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.

**How is CVE-2026-60039 attacked?** It is attacked over the network, in device firmware.

**Am I affected by CVE-2026-60039?** Check whether you run Helmholz myREX24V2 or Helmholz myREX24V2.virtual at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

## How to fix

- Fixed in 2.21.0

## Technical details

OS command injection vulnerability (CWE-78) in the backend backup restore function allows a high-privileged remote attacker to execute arbitrary system commands. The attack requires admin credentials (PR:H) but no user interaction. Successful exploitation results in complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

## Affected products

- Helmholz myREX24V2 before 2.21.0
- Helmholz myREX24V2.virtual before 2.21.0

## Timeline

- 2026-11-10: disclosed

## References

- [https://www.certvde.com/en/advisories/VDE-2026-079/](https://www.certvde.com/en/advisories/VDE-2026-079/)
- [https://www.certvde.com/en/advisories/VDE-2026-141/](https://www.certvde.com/en/advisories/VDE-2026-141/)

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