CVE-2023-2915: rockwell automation thinmanager thinserver Improper Input Validation

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2023-2915 is a critical (CVSS 9.1) Improper Input Validation vulnerability in rockwell automation thinmanager thinserver. EPSS estimates a 81.83% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 99.6% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.

Timeline

1. 17-08-2023
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 08-10-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

The Rockwell Automation Thinmanager Thinserver is impacted by an improper input validation vulnerability, Due to improper input validation, a path traversal vulnerability exists when the ThinManager software processes a certain function. If exploited, an unauthenticated remote threat actor can delete arbitrary files with system privileges. A malicious user could exploit this vulnerability by sending a specifically crafted synchronization protocol message resulting in a denial-of-service condition.

• CWE-20Improper Input ValidationThe product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.
• CWE-22Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.