Rockwell Automation ThinManager ThinServer Null Pointer Dereference Denial-of-Service Vulnerability

May 13th, 2025

Vulnerability Details

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to create a denial-of-service condition on affected installations of Rockwell Automation ThinManager. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the ThinServer component. The issue results from dereferencing a null pointer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to create a denial-of-service condition on the system.

Additional Details

Rockwell Automation has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://www.rockwellautomation.com/en-us/trust-center/security-advisories/advisory.SD1727.html

Disclosure Timeline

  • 2024-12-11 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2025-05-13 - Coordinated public release of advisory
  • 2025-05-13 - Advisory Updated

Credit

Nikolai Skliarenko of Trend Micro Security Research

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