CVE-2026-60043: Helmholz myREX24V2 cross-site scripting in backend

CVE-2026-60043 · Severity: critical · CVSS 9.3 · Published 2026-11-10

Helmholz myREX24V2 is an industrial automation device controller. An unauthenticated attacker can inject malicious scripts that execute in a logged-in administrator's browser, allowing them to shut down the server, restore backups, or perform other critical actions without authorization. This compromises both the integrity and availability of the system.

Technologies: Helmholz myREX24V2, Helmholz myREX24V2.virtual. Vendors: Helmholz.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-60043 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-60043 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-60043?
Critical severity, with a CVSS score of 9.3, 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-2026-60043?
Yes: fixed in myREX24V2 firmware 2.21.0; myREX24V2.virtual firmware 2.21.0. Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.
How is CVE-2026-60043 attacked?
It is attacked over the network.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-60043?
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: myREX24V2 firmware 2.21.0; myREX24V2.virtual firmware 2.21.0

Technical details

A stored or reflected cross-site scripting (CWE-79) vulnerability allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of a logged-in backend user's session. The vulnerability requires user interaction (the logged-in user must visit a malicious link or page) but has network-wide impact (scope change). Successful exploitation enables execution of system commands such as server shutdown or backup restoration.

Affected products

  • Helmholz myREX24V2 before 2.21.0
  • Helmholz myREX24V2.virtual before 2.21.0

Timeline

  • 2026-11-10: disclosed

References

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