CVE-2024-37365

FactoryTalk View ME Remote Code Execution Vulnerability via Project Save Path

Description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the affected product. The vulnerability allows users to save projects within the public directory allowing anyone with local access to modify and/or delete files. Additionally, a malicious user could potentially leverage this vulnerability to escalate their privileges by changing the macro to execute arbitrary code.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Upgrade to Version 15

Workaround:

  • ·         To enhance security and prevent unauthorized modifications to HMI project files, harden the Windows OS by removing the INTERACTIVE group from the folder’s security properties. ·         Add specific users or user groups and assign their permissions to this folder using the least privileges principle. Users with read-only permission can still test run and run the FactoryTalk View ME Station. ·         Guidance can be found in FactoryTalk View ME v14 Help topic: “HMI projects folder settings”. It can be opened through FactoryTalk View ME Studio menu “help\Contents\FactoryTalk View ME Help\Create a Machine Edition application->Open applications->HMI project folder settings”.  Security Best Practices

Category

7.0
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 4.0 •
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.02%
Vendor Advisory rockwellautomation.com
Affected: Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk View Machine Edition
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.rockwellautomation.com/en-us/trust-center/security-advisories/advisory.SD1709.html vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-37365?
CVE-2024-37365 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-37365?
To fix CVE-2024-37365: Upgrade to Version 15
Is CVE-2024-37365 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-37365 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-2024-37365?
CVE-2024-37365 affects Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk View Machine Edition.
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