CVE-2024-6326: factorytalk Privilege Escalation — Fix

Description

An exposure of sensitive information vulnerability exists in the Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk® System Service. A malicious user could exploit this vulnerability by starting a back-up or restore process, which temporarily exposes private keys, passwords, pre-shared keys, and database folders when they are temporarily copied to an interim folder. This vulnerability is due to the lack of explicit permissions set on the backup folder. If private keys are obtained by a malicious user, they could impersonate resources on the secured network.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-269 CWE-269

CWE-276 Incorrect Default Permissions

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
rockwellautomation	factorytalk_policy_manager	All
rockwellautomation	factorytalk_system_services	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://www.rockwellautomation.com/en-us/trust-center/security-advisories/advisory.SD1678.html https://www.rockwellautomation.com/en-us/trust-center/security-advisories/advisory.SD1678.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-6326? +

An exposure of sensitive information vulnerability exists in the Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk® System Service. A malicious user could exploit this vulnerability by starting a back-up or restore process, which temporarily exposes private keys, passwords, pre-shared keys, and database folders when they are temporarily copied to an interim folder. This vulnerability is due to the lack of explicit permissions set on the backup folder. If private keys are obtained by a malicious user, they could impersonate resources on the secured network. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-6326? +

CVE-2024-6326 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.5 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-6326? +

CVE-2024-6326 affects products from rockwellautomation, specifically: factorytalk_policy_manager, factorytalk_system_services. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-6326? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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