CVE-2023-46290: Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk Services Platform Elevated Privileges Vulnerability

Published Oct 27, 2023
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Updated

Due to inadequate code logic, a previously unauthenticated threat actor could potentially obtain a local Windows OS user token through the FactoryTalk® Services Platform web service and then use the token to log in into FactoryTalk® Services Platform . This vulnerability can only be exploited if the authorized user did not previously log in into the FactoryTalk® Services Platform web service.

Affected Software

1 affected component
rockwellautomation Factorytalk Services Platform<2.80

Remediation

Information

* Install the respective FactoryTalk Services Version https://compatibility.rockwellautomation.com/Pages/MultiProductCompareSelections.aspx  that remediates the issue. * QA43240 - Recommended Security Guidelines from Rockwell Automation https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/answer_view/a_id/1085012

Event History

Oct 27, 2023
CVE Published
06:10 PM
Data Sourced
06:10 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-46290?

CVE-2023-46290 is a vulnerability in Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk Services Platform that allows an unauthenticated attacker to obtain elevated privileges.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-46290?

The severity of CVE-2023-46290 is high, with a CVSS score of 8.1.

3

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-46290?

The attacker can exploit CVE-2023-46290 by obtaining a local Windows OS user token through the FactoryTalk Services Platform web service and then using that token to log in to FactoryTalk Services Platform.

4

What is the affected version of FactoryTalk Services Platform?

FactoryTalk Services Platform version up to and excluding 2.80 is affected by CVE-2023-46290.

5

How can I fix CVE-2023-46290?

To fix CVE-2023-46290, it is recommended to upgrade to a version of FactoryTalk Services Platform that is higher than 2.80.

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