1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
- CVSS v4 8.5
- ATTENTION: Exploitable remotely/Low attack complexity
- Vendor: Rockwell Automation
- Equipment: ThinManager
- Vulnerability: Externally Controlled Reference to a Resource in Another Sphere
2. RISK EVALUATION
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could result in remote code execution.
3. TECHNICAL DETAILS
3.1 AFFECTED PRODUCTS
The following versions of Rockwell Automation ThinManager, a visualization resource manager, are affected:
- ThinManager: Versions V13.1.0 to 13.1.2
- ThinManager: Versions V13.2.0 to 13.2.1
3.2 Vulnerability Overview
3.2.1 EXTERNALLY CONTROLLED REFERENCE TO A RESOURCE IN ANOTHER SPHERE CWE-610
Due to improper input validation, a path traversal and remote code execution vulnerability exists when the ThinManager processes a crafted POST request. If exploited, a user can install an executable file.
CVE-2024-45826 has been assigned to this vulnerability. A CVSS v3 base score of 6.8 has been calculated; the CVSS vector string is (AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).
A CVSS v4 score has also been calculated for CVE-2024-45826. A base score of 8.5 has been calculated; the CVSS vector string is (AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:P/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N).
3.3 BACKGROUND
- CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE SECTORS: Critical Manufacturing
- COUNTRIES/AREAS DEPLOYED: Worldwide
- COMPANY HEADQUARTERS LOCATION: United States
3.4 RESEARCHER
Rockwell Automation reported this vulnerability to CISA.
4. MITIGATIONS
Rockwell Automation offers users the following solutions:
- ThinManager v13.1.X: Update to version 13.1.3 or later
- ThinManager v13.2.X: Update to version 13.2.2 or later
Users with the affected software, who are not able to upgrade to one of the corrected versions, are encouraged to apply security best practices, where possible.
For more information about this issue, please see the advisory on the Rockwell Automation security page.
CISA recommends users take defensive measures to minimize the risk of exploitation of this vulnerability, such as:
- Minimize network exposure for all control system devices and/or systems, ensuring they are not accessible from the internet.
- Locate control system networks and remote devices behind firewalls and isolating them from business networks.
- When remote access is required, use more secure methods, such as Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), recognizing VPNs may have vulnerabilities and should be updated to the most current version available. Also recognize VPN is only as secure as the connected devices.
CISA reminds organizations to perform proper impact analysis and risk assessment prior to deploying defensive measures.
CISA also provides a section for control systems security recommended practices on the ICS webpage on cisa.gov/ics. Several CISA products detailing cyber defense best practices are available for reading and download, including Improving Industrial Control Systems Cybersecurity with Defense-in-Depth Strategies.
CISA encourages organizations to implement recommended cybersecurity strategies for proactive defense of ICS assets.
Additional mitigation guidance and recommended practices are publicly available on the ICS webpage at cisa.gov/ics in the technical information paper, ICS-TIP-12-146-01B–Targeted Cyber Intrusion Detection and Mitigation Strategies.
Organizations observing suspected malicious activity should follow established internal procedures and report findings to CISA for tracking and correlation against other incidents.
CISA also recommends users take the following measures to protect themselves from social engineering attacks:
No known public exploitation specifically targeting this vulnerability has been reported to CISA at this time.
5. UPDATE HISTORY
- September 12, 2024: Initial Publication