CVE-2024-7513

Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk® View Site Edition Code Execution Vulnerability via File Permissions

Description

CVE-2024-7513 IMPACT A code execution vulnerability exists in the affected product. The vulnerability occurs due to improper default file permissions allowing any user to edit or replace files, which are executed by account with elevated permissions.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Upgrade to v15.0

Workaround:

  • Customers using the affected software are encouraged to apply security best practices, if possible. * Remove “Everyone” user group from read and write privileges by changing the FactoryTalk® View SE project folder permissions using the help guide. Detailed instructions are below. * Open FactoryTalk® View Studio -> Help -> FactoryTalk® View SE Help. In the file -> Security -> “HMI projects folder”

Category

8.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 4.0 •
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.06%
Vendor Advisory rockwellautomation.com
Affected: Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk View Site Edition
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.rockwellautomation.com/en-us/trust-center/security-advisories/advisory.SD%201688.html mitigation vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-7513?
CVE-2024-7513 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-7513?
To fix CVE-2024-7513: Upgrade to v15.0
Is CVE-2024-7513 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-7513 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-2024-7513?
CVE-2024-7513 affects Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk View Site Edition.
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