Vulnerability identifier: #VU12589
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 5.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-79
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: Yes
Vulnerable software:
FactoryTalk Activation Manager
Server applications /
Remote management servers, RDP, SSH
Vendor: Rockwell Automation
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
The weakness exists in the "advanced settings - time server" module due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data. A remote attacker can trick the victim to follow a specially crafted link and execute arbitrary HTML and script code in user's browser in context of vulnerable website.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to steal potentially sensitive information, change appearance of the web page, perform phishing and drive-by-download attacks.
Mitigation
Update to version 4.02.
Vulnerable software versions
FactoryTalk Activation Manager: 4.00 - 4.01
External links
http://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1073133
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. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.