CVE-2024-7986: thinmanager Permission Flaw — Fix

Description

A vulnerability exists in the Rockwell Automation ThinManager® ThinServer that allows a threat actor to disclose sensitive information. A threat actor can exploit this vulnerability by abusing the ThinServer™ service to read arbitrary files by creating a junction that points to the target directory.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.5

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-732 CWE-732

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
rockwellautomation	thinmanager	11.1.0 — 11.1.8
rockwellautomation	thinmanager	11.2.0 — 11.2.9
rockwellautomation	thinmanager	12.0.0 — 12.0.7
rockwellautomation	thinmanager	12.1.0 — 12.1.8
rockwellautomation	thinmanager	13.0.0 — 13.0.5
rockwellautomation	thinmanager	13.1.0 — 13.1.3
rockwellautomation	thinmanager	13.2.0 — 13.2.2

References

Advisories & Patches

https://www.rockwellautomation.com/en-us/trust-center/security-advisories/advisory.SD1692.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-7986? +

A vulnerability exists in the Rockwell Automation ThinManager® ThinServer that allows a threat actor to disclose sensitive information. A threat actor can exploit this vulnerability by abusing the ThinServer™ service to read arbitrary files by creating a junction that points to the target directory. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-7986? +

CVE-2024-7986 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.5 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-7986? +

CVE-2024-7986 affects products from rockwellautomation, specifically: thinmanager. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-7986? +

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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