Multiple vulnerabilities in Rockwell Automation ThinManager and ThinServer

Published: 2024-08-23

Risk	High
Patch available	YES
Number of vulnerabilities	3
CVE-ID	CVE-2024-7988 CVE-2024-7986 CVE-2024-7987
CWE-ID	CWE-434 CWE-269 CWE-732
Exploitation vector	Network
Public exploit	N/A
Vulnerable software Subscribe	ThinManager Server applications / Other server solutions ThinServer Server applications / Other server solutions
Vendor	Rockwell Automation

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 3 vulnerabilities.

1) Arbitrary file upload

EUVDB-ID: #VU96477

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-2024-7988

CWE-ID: CWE-434 - Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of file during file upload within the ThinServer service. A remote attacker can upload a malicious file and execute it on the server.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

ThinManager: 11.1.0 - 13.2.1

ThinServer: 11.1.0 - 13.2.1

CPE2.3

External links

http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1158/
http://www.rockwellautomation.com/en-ca/trust-center/security-advisories/advisory.SD1692.html

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.

2) Improper privilege management

EUVDB-ID: #VU96480

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-7986

CWE-ID: CWE-269 - Improper Privilege Management

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to improper privilege management within the ThinServer service. A local user can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

ThinManager: 11.1.0 - 13.2.1

ThinServer: 11.1.0 - 13.2.1

CPE2.3

External links

http://www.rockwellautomation.com/en-ca/trust-center/security-advisories/advisory.SD1692.html
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1156/

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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

3) Incorrect permission assignment for critical resource

EUVDB-ID: #VU96478

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-7987

CWE-ID: CWE-732 - Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to the lack of proper access controls set on resources used by the the ThinServer service, which leads to security restrictions bypass and privilege escalation.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

ThinManager: 11.1.0 - 13.2.1

ThinServer: 11.1.0 - 13.2.1

CPE2.3

External links

http://www.rockwellautomation.com/en-ca/trust-center/security-advisories/advisory.SD1692.html
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1157/

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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