CVE-2021-27472: Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk AssetCentre SQL Injection
First published: Wed Mar 23 2022(Updated: )
A vulnerability exists in the RunSearch function of SearchService service in Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk AssetCentre v10.00 and earlier, which may allow for the execution of remote unauthenticated arbitrary SQL statements.
Credit: ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk AssetCentre | ||
| rockwellautomation FactoryTalk AssetCentre | <=10.00 |
Remedy
Rockwell Automation encourages users of the affected versions of FactoryTalk AssetCentre to update to AssetCentre v11 (or above) to addresses these vulnerabilities. For more information about these vulnerabilities and mitigations please see Rockwell Automation’s publication KnowledgeBase ID: PN1559
Remedy
As an additional mitigation, Rockwell Automation encourages users who are unable to upgrade or are concerned about unauthorized client connections to use built in security features found within FactoryTalk AssetCentre. Users should follow guidance found in QA46277. IPsec would minimize exposure to unauthorized clients and has been tested in FactoryTalk AssetCentre v9-v11
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Reference Links
- https://idp.rockwellautomation.com/adfs/ls/idpinitiatedsignon.aspx?RelayState=RPID%3Drockwellautomation.custhelp.com%26RelayState%3Danswers%2Fanswer_view%2Fa_id%2F1130831
- https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-21-091-01
- https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-21-091-01 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2021-27472?
CVE-2021-27472 has been assessed as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote unauthenticated SQL statement execution.
How do I fix CVE-2021-27472?
To fix CVE-2021-27472, upgrade to a patched version of Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk AssetCentre that addresses this vulnerability.
What systems are affected by CVE-2021-27472?
CVE-2021-27472 affects Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk AssetCentre version 10.00 and earlier.
What type of attacks can exploit CVE-2021-27472?
CVE-2021-27472 can be exploited to execute arbitrary SQL statements remotely without authentication.
Is CVE-2021-27472 being actively exploited?
There are currently no known active exploits for CVE-2021-27472, but the vulnerability poses a significant risk.
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