CVE-2024-5988

Rockwell Automation ThinManager® ThinServer™ Improper Input Validation Vulnerability

Description

Due to an improper input validation, an unauthenticated threat actor can send a malicious message to invoke a local or remote executable and cause a remote code execution condition on the Rockwell Automation ThinManager® ThinServer™.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Affected Product CVE First Known in software version Corrected in software version ( Available Here https://thinmanager.com/downloads/index.php ) ThinManager® ThinServer™ 2024-5988 2024-5989           11.1.0 11.2.0 12.0.0 12.1.0 13.0.0 13.1.0 13.2.0 11.1.8 https://thinmanager.com/downloads/index.php 11.2.9 https://thinmanager.com/downloads/index.php 12.0.7 https://thinmanager.com/downloads/index.php 12.1.8 https://thinmanager.com/downloads/index.php 13.0.5 https://thinmanager.com/downloads/index.php 13.1.3 https://thinmanager.com/downloads/index.php 13.2.2 https://thinmanager.com/downloads/index.php 2024-5990 11.1.0 11.2.0 12.0.0 12.1.0 13.0.0 13.1.0 11.1.8 https://thinmanager.com/downloads/index.php 11.2.9 https://thinmanager.com/downloads/index.php 12.0.7 https://thinmanager.com/downloads/index.php 12.1.8 https://thinmanager.com/downloads/index.php 13.0.4 https://thinmanager.com/downloads/index.php 13.1.2 https://thinmanager.com/downloads/index.php Customers using the affected software are encouraged to apply the risk mitigations from the list below, if possible. Additionally, we encourage customers to implement our suggested security best practices to minimize the potential risk of vulnerability. · Update to the corrected software versions via the ThinManager® Downloads Site https://thinmanager.com/downloads/index.php · Limit remote access for TCP Port 2031 to known thin clients and ThinManager® servers. · Security  Best Practices https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/answer_view/a_id/1085012/loc/en_US#__highlight

Category

9.3
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 4.0 •
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 1.22% Top 25%
Vendor Advisory rockwellautomation.com
Affected: Rockwell Automation ThinManager® ThinServer™
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.rockwellautomation.com/en-us/trust-center/security-advisories/advisory.SD1677.html vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-5988?
CVE-2024-5988 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-5988?
To fix CVE-2024-5988: Affected Product CVE First Known in software version Corrected in software version ( Available Here https://thinmanager.com/downloads/index.php ) ThinManager® ThinServer™ 2024-5988 2024-5989           11.1.0 11.2.0 12.0.0 12.1.0 13.0.0 13.1.0 13.2.0 11.1.8 https://thinmanager.com/downloads/index.php 11.2.9 https://thinmanager.com/downloads/index.php 12.0.7 https://thinmanager.com/downloads/index.php 12.1.8 https://thinmanager.com/downloads/index.php 13.0.5 https://thinmanager.com/downloads/index.php 13.1.3 https://thinmanager.com/downloads/index.php 13.2.2 https://thinmanager.com/downloads/index.php 2024-5990 11.1.0 11.2.0 12.0.0 12.1.0 13.0.0 13.1.0 11.1.8 https://thinmanager.com/downloads/index.php 11.2.9 https://thinmanager.com/downloads/index.php 12.0.7 https://thinmanager.com/downloads/index.php 12.1.8 https://thinmanager.com/downloads/index.php 13.0.4 https://thinmanager.com/downloads/index.php 13.1.2 https://thinmanager.com/downloads/index.php Customers using the affected software are encouraged to apply the risk mitigations from the list below, if possible. Additionally, we encourage customers to implement our suggested security best practices to minimize the potential risk of vulnerability. · Update to the corrected software versions via the ThinManager® Downloads Site https://thinmanager.com/downloads/index.php · Limit remote access for TCP Port 2031 to known thin clients and ThinManager® servers. · Security  Best Practices https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/answer_view/a_id/1085012/loc/en_US#__highlight
Is CVE-2024-5988 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2024-5988 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-5988?
CVE-2024-5988 affects Rockwell Automation ThinManager® ThinServer™.
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