#VU97235 Improper privilege management in Pavilion8 - CVE-2024-7960

Vulnerability identifier: #VU97235

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 5.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-7960

CWE-ID: CWE-269

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Pavilion8
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: Rockwell Automation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges.

The vulnerability exists due to improper privilege management. A remote user can view sensitive information and change settings.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Pavilion8: before 5.20

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External links
https://www.rockwellautomation.com/en-us/trust-center/security-advisories/advisory.SD1695.html
https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-24-256-24

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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