CVE-2024-10386CWE-306

Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk ThinManager Authentication Vulnerability

Critical · published October 25, 2024

CVSS v4.0
9.3
EPSS
19%
Percentile
97.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A crafty attacker with just network access could send tailored messages to your device, potentially leading to database manipulation! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant where someone can order off the menu without the chef knowing they’ve altered the ingredients. Just as an unvetted order can ruin a meal, incorrect messages sent to your device could mess with your database! The consequences could be absolutely devastating! An attacker could manipulate your database, altering or deleting critical data, leading to chaos in your operations. Imagine your entire inventory or user data being at the mercy of someone else’s whims!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where someone can order off the menu without the chef knowing they’ve altered the ingredients. Just as an unvetted order can ruin a meal, incorrect messages sent to your device could mess with your database! This authentication vulnerability allows unauthorized network access to send specially crafted messages to the device, enabling potential database manipulation under the radar.

What to do

The consequences could be absolutely devastating! An attacker could manipulate your database, altering or deleting critical data, leading to chaos in your operations. Imagine your entire inventory or user data being at the mercy of someone else’s whims! To protect yourself, immediately apply the latest patch from the vendor to close this vulnerability. Additionally, implement strict network access controls to limit who can communicate with the device. Review your security protocols to ensure they are up to date! You've got this! Take these steps, and you'll fortify your defenses in no time. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v4.0
9.3 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
EPSS
0.19322 · 97.3th percentile
Weakness
CWE-306 · Missing Authentication for Critical Function
Published
2024-10-25T17:04Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 25 OCT 17:04Z
    Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk ThinManager Authentication Vulnerability
    cvelistv5