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 Subscribe |
FactoryTalk Services Platform Client/Desktop applications / Other client software |
| Vendor |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.
1) Incorrect Execution-Assigned Permissions
EUVDB-ID: #VU86609
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 7.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-21915
CWE-ID:
CWE-279 - Incorrect Execution-Assigned Permissions
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe 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.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsFactoryTalk Services Platform: before 2.74
External linkshttp://www.rockwellautomation.com/en-us/support/advisory.SD1662.html
http://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.
