CVE-2024-7960CWE-269

Rockwell Automation Incorrect Privileges and Path Traversal Vulnerability in Pavilion8®

High · published September 12, 2024

CVSS v4.0
8.8
EPSS
0%
Percentile
38.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ A misconfigured privilege matrix is the culprit here, letting users peek at sensitive settings they shouldn't even be aware of! Think of it like a restaurant where the menu is accidentally left open for everyone, including the kitchen secrets reserved for the chefs. Anyone can stroll in and change the recipe without permission! This vulnerability could lead to disastrous results, like unauthorized users accessing and altering critical settings, potentially compromising the entire system's integrity. Imagine a waiter suddenly having the keys to the kitchen and changing the menu on the fly — not good!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where the menu is accidentally left open for everyone, including the kitchen secrets reserved for the chefs. Anyone can stroll in and change the recipe without permission! This vulnerability allows users to access functions they shouldn't due to an incorrect privilege setup, making it possible for unauthorized changes to be made to sensitive information and settings.

What to do

This vulnerability could lead to disastrous results, like unauthorized users accessing and altering critical settings, potentially compromising the entire system's integrity. Imagine a waiter suddenly having the keys to the kitchen and changing the menu on the fly — not good! To mitigate this risk, review and correct the privilege matrix to ensure users only have access to necessary functions. Implement regular audits of user permissions to catch any anomalies and apply updates provided by Rockwell Automation. You've got this! With a few adjustments, you can lock this down and keep your environment secure! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v4.0
8.8 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
EPSS
0.00452 · 38.2th percentile
Weakness
CWE-269 · Improper Privilege Management
Published
2024-09-12T20:15Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 12 SEP 20:15Z
    Rockwell Automation Incorrect Privileges and Path Traversal Vulnerability in Pavilion8®
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