CVE-2024-12371: Rockwell Automation PowerMonitor™ 1000 Remote Code Execution

Published Dec 18, 2024
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Updated

A device takeover vulnerability exists in the Rockwell Automation Power Monitor 1000. This vulnerability allows configuration of a new Policyholder user without any authentication via API. Policyholder user is the most privileged user that can perform edit operations, creating admin users and performing factory reset.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Rockwell Automation Power Monitor 1000

Remediation

Information

Affected Products Affected firmware revision Corrected in firmware revision PM1k 1408-BC3A-485 <4.020 4.020 PM1k 1408-BC3A-ENT <4.020 4.020 PM1k 1408-TS3A-485 <4.020 4.020 PM1k 1408-TS3A-ENT <4.020 4.020 PM1k 1408-EM3A-485 <4.020 4.020 PM1k 1408-EM3A-ENT <4.020 4.020 PM1k 1408-TR1A-485 <4.020 4.020 PM1k 1408-TR2A-485 <4.020 4.020 PM1k 1408-EM1A-485 <4.020 4.020 PM1k 1408-EM2A-485 <4.020 4.020 PM1k 1408-TR1A-ENT <4.020 4.020 PM1k 1408-TR2A-ENT <4.020 4.020 PM1k 1408-EM1A-ENT <4.020 4.020 PM1k 1408-EM2A-ENT <4.020 4.020 Mitigations and Workarounds Users using the affected software, who are not able to upgrade to one of the corrected versions, are encouraged to apply security best practices, where possible.   ·       Security Best Practices https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/answer_view/a_id/1085012/loc/en_US#__highlight

Event History

Dec 18, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:23 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:23 PM
RemedyDescription
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-12371?

CVE-2024-12371 is considered a critical vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized device takeover.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-12371?

To fix CVE-2024-12371, ensure that you secure your API access and restrict user privileges until a patch is available from Rockwell Automation.

3

What devices are impacted by CVE-2024-12371?

CVE-2024-12371 specifically affects the Rockwell Automation Power Monitor 1000.

4

What kind of access can be gained through CVE-2024-12371?

CVE-2024-12371 allows an attacker to create a new Policyholder user, granting them the highest level of access to the device.

5

Is it possible to exploit CVE-2024-12371 remotely?

Yes, CVE-2024-12371 can be exploited remotely via an unauthenticated API call.

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