Remote code execution in Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk View Machine Edition

1) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU81046

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-2071

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input on the PanelView Plus. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted input to the application and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

FactoryTalk View Machine Edition: 12.0 - 13.0

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:rockwell_automation:factorytalk_view_machine_edition:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:
• cpe:2.3:a:rockwell_automation:factorytalk_view_machine_edition:12.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:
• cpe:2.3:a:rockwell_automation:factorytalk_view_machine_edition:13.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:

External links

http://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/answer_view/a_id/1140724
http://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-23-264-06

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

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

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to send a specially crafted request to the affected application in order to exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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