CVE-2023-27855: Rockwell Automation ThinManager ThinServer Path Traversal Upload

Published Mar 21, 2023
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Updated

In affected versions, a path traversal exists when processing a message in Rockwell Automation's ThinManager ThinServer. An unauthenticated remote attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability to upload arbitrary files to any directory on the disk drive where ThinServer.exe is installed. The attacker could overwrite existing executable files with attacker-controlled, malicious contents, potentially causing remote code execution.

Affected Software

8 affected components
rockwellautomation Thinmanager>=6.0.0<=10.0.2
rockwellautomation Thinmanager>=11.0.0<=11.0.5
rockwellautomation Thinmanager>=11.1.0<=11.1.5
rockwellautomation Thinmanager>=11.2.0<=11.2.6
rockwellautomation Thinmanager>=12.0.0<=12.0.4
rockwellautomation Thinmanager>=12.1.0<=12.1.5
rockwellautomation Thinmanager=13.0.0
rockwellautomation Thinmanager=13.0.1

Remediation

Information

Customers are directed to update to versions of the product that correct the vulnerability as listed in the reference article.

Event History

Mar 21, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:48 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:48 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-27855?

CVE-2023-27855 is a path traversal vulnerability in Rockwell Automation's ThinManager ThinServer.

2

How does CVE-2023-27855 affect Rockwell Automation ThinManager?

CVE-2023-27855 allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to upload arbitrary files to any directory on the disk drive where ThinServer.exe is installed.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2023-27855?

CVE-2023-27855 has a severity rating of critical with a score of 9.8 out of 10.

4

Which versions of Rockwell Automation ThinManager are affected by CVE-2023-27855?

CVE-2023-27855 affects Rockwell Automation ThinManager versions 6.0.0 to 10.0.2, 11.0.0 to 11.0.5, 11.1.0 to 11.1.5, 11.2.0 to 11.2.6, 12.0.0 to 12.0.4, 12.1.0 to 12.1.5, 13.0.0, and 13.0.1.

5

How can I fix CVE-2023-27855 in Rockwell Automation ThinManager?

To fix CVE-2023-27855, it is recommended to update Rockwell Automation ThinManager to a version that is not affected by the vulnerability.

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