CVE-2023-46290

Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk Services Platform Elevated Privileges Vulnerability

Description

Due to inadequate code logic, a previously unauthenticated threat actor could potentially obtain a local Windows OS user token through the FactoryTalk® Services Platform web service and then use the token to log in into FactoryTalk® Services Platform . This vulnerability can only be exploited if the authorized user did not previously log in into the FactoryTalk® Services Platform web service.

Remediation

Solution:

  • * Install the respective FactoryTalk Services Version https://compatibility.rockwellautomation.com/Pages/MultiProductCompareSelections.aspx  that remediates the issue. * QA43240 - Recommended Security Guidelines from Rockwell Automation https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/answer_view/a_id/1085012

Category

8.1
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.24%
Vendor Advisory custhelp.com
Affected: Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk® Services Platform
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/answer_view/a_id/1141165 vendor advisory permissions required

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-46290?
CVE-2023-46290 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-46290?
To fix CVE-2023-46290: * Install the respective FactoryTalk Services Version https://compatibility.rockwellautomation.com/Pages/MultiProductCompareSelections.aspx  that remediates the issue. * QA43240 - Recommended Security Guidelines from Rockwell Automation https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/answer_view/a_id/1085012
Is CVE-2023-46290 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-46290 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-46290?
CVE-2023-46290 affects Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk® Services Platform.
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