Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in FactoryTalk® Remote Access™ Could Allow Threat Actors to Run Malicious Code as System User
CVE-2024-3640

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Key Information:

Vendor
CVE Published:
16 May 2024

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👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

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.

Affected Version(s)

FactoryTalk® Remote Access™ v13.5.0.174

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

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Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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