CVE-2024-21915: Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk® Service Platform Elevated Privileges Vulnerability Through Web Service Functionality

Published Feb 16, 2024
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Updated

A privilege escalation vulnerability exists in Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk® Service Platform (FTSP). If exploited, a malicious user with basic user group privileges could potentially sign into the software and receive FTSP Administrator Group privileges. A threat actor could potentially read and modify sensitive data, delete data and render the FTSP system unavailable.

Affected Software

1 affected component
rockwellautomation Factorytalk Services Platform<2.74

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk® Service Platform (FTSP) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.74 or later
  2. Compensating control

    Implement Rockwell Automation’s suggested security best practices mentioned in “Security Best Practices” (a_id/1085012) to minimize the risk of the FactoryTalk® Service Platform elevated privileges vulnerability through web service functionality.

Event History

Feb 16, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:20 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:20 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-21915?

CVE-2024-21915 is a privilege escalation vulnerability rated as high severity.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-21915?

To fix CVE-2024-21915, update the Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk Services Platform to a version greater than 2.74.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2024-21915?

CVE-2024-21915 affects Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk Services Platform versions up to 2.74.

4

What can an attacker do with CVE-2024-21915?

An attacker exploiting CVE-2024-21915 can escalate their privileges to that of an FTSP Administrator Group.

5

How can I determine if my system is vulnerable to CVE-2024-21915?

To determine if your system is vulnerable to CVE-2024-21915, verify if you are using a vulnerable version of Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk Services Platform.

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