Privilege escalation in Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk Service Platform



Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2024-21915
CWE-ID CWE-279
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 FactoryTalk Services Platform
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor Rockwell Automation

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Incorrect Execution-Assigned Permissions

EUVDB-ID: #VU86609

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 7.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-21915

CWE-ID: CWE-279 - Incorrect Execution-Assigned Permissions

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to application does not properly impose security restrictions. A remote attacker can sign into the software and receive FTSP Administrator Group privilege.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

FactoryTalk Services Platform: All versions

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.rockwellautomation.com/en-us/support/advisory.SD1662.html
https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-24-046-16


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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