CVE-2024-21915

Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk® Service Platform Elevated Privileges Vulnerability Through Web Service Functionality

Description

A privilege escalation vulnerability exists in Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk® Service Platform (FTSP). If exploited, a malicious user with basic user group privileges could potentially sign into the software and receive FTSP Administrator Group privileges. A threat actor could potentially read and modify sensitive data, delete data and render the FTSP system unavailable.

Remediation

Solution:

  • * Update to v2.74 or later. * Customers using the affected software are encouraged to apply the risk mitigations, if possible. Additionally, we encourage customers to implement our suggested security best practices to minimize the risk of vulnerability. * Security Best Practices https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/answer_view/a_id/1085012/loc/en_US#__highlight

Category

9.0
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.11%
Vendor Advisory rockwellautomation.com
Affected: Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk® Service Platform
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.rockwellautomation.com/en-us/support/advisory.SD1662.html vendor advisory broken link

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-21915?
CVE-2024-21915 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-21915?
To fix CVE-2024-21915: * Update to v2.74 or later. * Customers using the affected software are encouraged to apply the risk mitigations, if possible. Additionally, we encourage customers to implement our suggested security best practices to minimize the risk of vulnerability. * Security Best Practices https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/answer_view/a_id/1085012/loc/en_US#__highlight
Is CVE-2024-21915 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-21915 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-2024-21915?
CVE-2024-21915 affects Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk® Service Platform.
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