CVE-2023-2072: Rockwell Automation PowerMonitor 1000 Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

Published Jul 11, 2023

Updated

The Rockwell Automation PowerMonitor 1000 contains stored cross-site scripting vulnerabilities within the web page of the product. The vulnerable pages do not require privileges to access and can be injected with code by an attacker which could be used to leverage an attack on an authenticated user resulting in remote code execution and potentially the complete loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the product.

Affected Software

2 affected components

rockwellautomation Powermonitor 1000 Firmware

rockwellautomation Powermonitor 1000

Remediation

Information

* Customers should upgrade to V4.019 https://compatibility.rockwellautomation.com/Pages/MultiProductCompareSelections.aspx which mitigates this issue

Event History

Jul 11, 2023

CVE Published

via MITRE·01:05 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·01:05 PM

RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness

Data Sourced

02:15 PM

DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-2072?

CVE-2023-2072 is a vulnerability in the Rockwell Automation PowerMonitor 1000 firmware that allows for stored cross-site scripting attacks.

How severe is CVE-2023-2072?

CVE-2023-2072 has a severity rating of 8.8, which is considered high.

What is the affected software?

The affected software is the Rockwell Automation PowerMonitor 1000 firmware.

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-2072?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2023-2072 by injecting malicious code into the vulnerable web pages of the PowerMonitor 1000 firmware.

Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2023-2072?

No, authentication is not required to exploit CVE-2023-2072.