CVE-2023-27856

Rockwell Automation ThinManager ThinServer Path Traversal Download

Description

In affected versions, path traversal exists when processing a message of type 8 in Rockwell Automation's ThinManager ThinServer. An unauthenticated remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability to download arbitrary files on the disk drive where ThinServer.exe is installed.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Customers are directed to update to versions of the product that correct the vulnerability as listed in the reference article.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 19.66% Top 5%
Vendor Advisory custhelp.com
Affected: Rockwell Automation ThinManager ThinServer
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/answer_view/a_id/1138640 vendor advisory permissions required

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-27856?
CVE-2023-27856 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-27856?
To fix CVE-2023-27856: Customers are directed to update to versions of the product that correct the vulnerability as listed in the reference article.
Is CVE-2023-27856 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-27856 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~20% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-27856?
CVE-2023-27856 affects Rockwell Automation ThinManager ThinServer.
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