CVE-2025-3617: Local Privilege Escalation in ThinManager®

Published Apr 15, 2025
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Updated

A privilege escalation vulnerability exists in the Rockwell Automation ThinManager. When the software starts up, files are deleted in the temporary folder causing the Access Control Entry of the directory to inherit permissions from the parent directory. If exploited, a threat actor could inherit elevated privileges.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Rockwell Automation ThinManager
rockwellautomation Thinmanager>=14.0.0<14.0.2

Remediation

Information

Corrected in v14.0.2 and later.

Event History

Apr 15, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:17 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:17 PM
RemedyDescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-3617?

CVE-2025-3617 is classified as a privilege escalation vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-3617?

To mitigate CVE-2025-3617, ensure that you apply the latest security patches and configurations provided by Rockwell Automation.

3

What versions of Rockwell Automation ThinManager are affected by CVE-2025-3617?

CVE-2025-3617 affects all versions of Rockwell Automation ThinManager that are vulnerable to this specific privilege escalation issue.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-3617?

CVE-2025-3617 is a privilege escalation vulnerability, allowing unauthorized access to the system.

5

Can CVE-2025-3617 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2025-3617 requires local access to exploit, but could potentially be leveraged by authenticated users with limited privileges.

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