CVE-2026-11917: rockwell automation factorytalk thinmanager Path Traversal

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2026-11917 is a high (CVSS 7.2) Path Traversal vulnerability in rockwell automation factorytalk thinmanager. EPSS estimates a 0.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 36.8% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 14-07-2026
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 14-07-2026
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

A path traversal security issue exists within Rockwell Automation ThinManager® software due to improper limitation of file save operations within the API. An authenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability to write arbitrary files to restricted system directories outside of the application's intended directory.

• 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.