Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU77291

Improper Authentication in FactoryTalk Policy Manager and FactoryTalk System Services - CVE-2023-2638

Published: June 14, 2023

Vulnerability identifier: #VU77291

CSH Severity: Low

CVSS v4: 5.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:A/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-2638

CWE-ID: CWE-287

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

The vulnerability allows a local user to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to an error in when processing authentication requests in FTSSBackupRestore.exe. A local user can load backup archive without password protection by FactoryTalk System Services as a valid backup when a restore procedure takes place.

Affected software

FactoryTalk Policy Manager
FactoryTalk System Services

How to mitigate CVE-2023-2638

Install updates from vendor's website.

FactoryTalk Policy Manager - update to 6.30.00
FactoryTalk System Services - update to 6.30.00

External References

https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-23-164-02

Related Security Bulletins

Multiple vulnerabilities in Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk Policy Manager and FactoryTalk System Services