Advisory Details

August 22nd, 2024

Rockwell Automation ThinManager ThinServer Unrestricted File Upload Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

ZDI-24-1158
ZDI-CAN-24040

CVE ID CVE-2024-7988
CVSS SCORE 9.8, AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
AFFECTED VENDORS Rockwell Automation
AFFECTED PRODUCTS ThinManager
VULNERABILITY DETAILS

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Rockwell Automation ThinManager. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the ThinServer service. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can allow the upload of arbitrary files. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of SYSTEM.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS Rockwell Automation has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://www.rockwellautomation.com/en-ca/trust-center/security-advisories/advisory.SD1692.html
DISCLOSURE TIMELINE
  • 2024-05-01 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2024-08-22 - Coordinated public release of advisory
  • 2024-08-22 - Advisory Updated
CREDIT Nicholas Zubrisky (@NZubrisky) of Trend Micro Security Research
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