CVE-2024-3640

Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk® Remote Access™ has Unquoted Executables

Description

An unquoted executable path exists in the Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk® Remote Access™ possibly resulting in remote code execution if exploited. While running the FTRA installer package, the executable path is not properly quoted, which could allow a threat actor to enter a malicious executable and run it as a System user. A threat actor needs admin privileges to exploit this vulnerability.

Remediation

Solution:

  • * Corrected in v13.6.
  • Users using the affected software and who are not able to upgrade to one of the corrected versions are encouraged to apply security best practices below, where possible. * Security Best Practices https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/answer_view/a_id/1085012/loc/en_US#__highlight

Category

7.0
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 4.0 •
EPSS 0.04%
Affected: Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk® Remote Access™
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-3640?
CVE-2024-3640 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-3640?
To fix CVE-2024-3640: * Corrected in v13.6.
Is CVE-2024-3640 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-3640 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-2024-3640?
CVE-2024-3640 affects Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk® Remote Access™.
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