CWE
20
EPSS
0.043%
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2024-5988: Rockwell Automation ThinManager® ThinServer™ Improper Input Validation Vulnerability

First published: Tue Jun 25 2024(Updated: )

Due to an improper input validation, an unauthenticated threat actor can send a malicious message to invoke a local or remote executable and cause a remote code execution condition on the Rockwell Automation ThinManager® ThinServer™.

Credit: PSIRT@rockwellautomation.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Rockwell Automation ThinManager ThinServer>=11.1.0<11.1.8
Rockwell Automation ThinManager ThinServer>=11.2.0<11.2.9
Rockwell Automation ThinManager ThinServer>=12.0.0<12.0.7
Rockwell Automation ThinManager ThinServer>=12.1.0<12.1.8
Rockwell Automation ThinManager ThinServer>=13.0.0<13.0.5
Rockwell Automation ThinManager ThinServer>=13.1.0<13.1.3
Rockwell Automation ThinManager ThinServer>=13.2.0<13.2.2
Rockwell Automation ThinServer>=11.1.0<11.1.8
Rockwell Automation ThinServer>=11.2.0<11.2.9
Rockwell Automation ThinServer>=12.0.0<12.0.7
Rockwell Automation ThinServer>=12.1.0<12.1.8
Rockwell Automation ThinServer>=13.0.0<13.0.5
Rockwell Automation ThinServer>=13.1.0<13.1.3
Rockwell Automation ThinServer>=13.2.0<13.2.2

Remedy

Affected Product CVE First Known in software version Corrected in software version ( Available Here https://thinmanager.com/downloads/index.php ) ThinManager® ThinServer™ 2024-5988 2024-5989           11.1.0 11.2.0 12.0.0 12.1.0 13.0.0 13.1.0 13.2.0 11.1.8 https://thinmanager.com/downloads/index.php 11.2.9 https://thinmanager.com/downloads/index.php 12.0.7 https://thinmanager.com/downloads/index.php 12.1.8 https://thinmanager.com/downloads/index.php 13.0.5 https://thinmanager.com/downloads/index.php 13.1.3 https://thinmanager.com/downloads/index.php 13.2.2 https://thinmanager.com/downloads/index.php 2024-5990 11.1.0 11.2.0 12.0.0 12.1.0 13.0.0 13.1.0 11.1.8 https://thinmanager.com/downloads/index.php 11.2.9 https://thinmanager.com/downloads/index.php 12.0.7 https://thinmanager.com/downloads/index.php 12.1.8 https://thinmanager.com/downloads/index.php 13.0.4 https://thinmanager.com/downloads/index.php 13.1.2 https://thinmanager.com/downloads/index.php Customers using the affected software are encouraged to apply the risk mitigations from the list below, if possible. Additionally, we encourage customers to implement our suggested security best practices to minimize the potential risk of vulnerability. · Update to the corrected software versions via the ThinManager® Downloads Site https://thinmanager.com/downloads/index.php · Limit remote access for TCP Port 2031 to known thin clients and ThinManager® servers. · Security  Best Practices https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/answer_view/a_id/1085012/loc/en_US#__highlight

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-5988?

    CVE-2024-5988 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-5988?

    To fix CVE-2024-5988, update the Rockwell Automation ThinManager and ThinServer to the latest versions provided by the vendor.

  • What are the affected versions for CVE-2024-5988?

    CVE-2024-5988 affects Rockwell Automation ThinManager and ThinServer versions from 11.1.0 to 13.2.2.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-5988?

    CVE-2024-5988 is classified as a remote code execution vulnerability due to improper input validation.

  • Can CVE-2024-5988 be exploited by an authenticated user?

    No, CVE-2024-5988 can be exploited by an unauthenticated threat actor.

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