#VU100100 OS Command Injection in TwinCAT Package Manager - CVE-2024-8934

 

#VU100100 OS Command Injection in TwinCAT Package Manager - CVE-2024-8934

Published: November 8, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU100100
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-8934
CWE-ID: CWE-78
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
TwinCAT Package Manager
Software vendor:
Beckhoff Automation

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary shell commands on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation. A local administrator can enter specially crafted values for settings at the user interface (UI) and execute arbitrary OS commands on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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