CVE-2026-60045: Helmholz myREX24V2 arbitrary file upload to guessable location

CVE-2026-60045 · Severity: medium · CVSS 4.9 · Published 2026-11-10

Helmholz myREX24V2 is an industrial automation controller used to manage networked devices and equipment. A high-privilege attacker can upload arbitrary files to a predictable location on the device, potentially disrupting its operation. This vulnerability could be chained with other flaws to cause broader system compromise.

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

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-60045 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-60045 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-60045?
Medium severity, with a CVSS score of 4.9, 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-2026-60045?
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-2026-60045 attacked?
It is attacked over the network, in a network appliance.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-60045?
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

A high-privilege remote attacker can upload files to a guessable location on Helmholz myREX24V2 and myREX24V2.virtual due to insufficient access controls (CWE-434). The vulnerability requires authenticated admin access and network connectivity. Exploitation results in denial of service and potential code execution when combined with other vulnerabilities.

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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