ThinManager: Externally Controlled Reference to a Resource in Another Sphere
CVE-2024-45826 is a high-severity externally controlled reference to a resource in another sphere vulnerability in ThinManager from Rockwell Automation, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 out of 10. It can be exploited remotely over the network by an attacker with a low-privileged account, without any action from a user. The record lists versions 13.1.3, 13.2.2 as the first without the flaw, so updating ThinManager to one of those releases or later removes the exposure. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 12.3% chance of exploitation within 30 days, which is in the top 3.74% of all scored CVEs.
EPSS places it among the vulnerabilities most likely to be exploited soon.
What to do
- Update ThinManager to 13.1.3 or 13.2.2, whichever matches your release line, or a later version.
- Read the advisory on rockwellautomation.com for workarounds and exact fixed builds.
Affected products and versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockwell Automation | ThinManager | 13.1.0-13.1.2; 13.2.0-13.2.1; 13.1.0 up to, but not including, 13.1.3; 13.2.0 up to, but not including, 13.2.2 | 13.1.3, 13.2.2 |
Version data comes from the organisation that assigned the CVE. Confirm against the vendor advisory before deciding you are unaffected.
How the severity score breaks down
- Attack vector
- NetworkCan be exploited remotely over a network, including the internet.
- Attack complexity
- LowNo special conditions are needed; the attack works reliably.
- Privileges required
- LowA basic user account is enough.
- User interaction
- NoneNo action by a victim is required.
- Scope
- UnchangedImpact stays within the vulnerable component.
- Confidentiality
- HighAll data handled by the component can be read.
- Integrity
- HighData or code can be modified at will.
- Availability
- HighThe component can be taken down completely.
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. Scored by NVD.
| Scoring system | Score | Severity | Scored by |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | 8.5 | High | CNA (rockwellautomation.com) |
| CVSS 3.1 | 6.8 | Medium | CNA (rockwellautomation.com) |
| CVSS 3.1 | 8.8 | High | NVD |
Official description
CVE-2024-45826 IMPACT Due to improper input validation, a path traversal and remote code execution vulnerability exists when the ThinManager® processes a crafted POST request. If exploited, a user can install an executable file.
Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.
The underlying weakness: Externally Controlled Reference to a Resource in Another Sphere
The product uses an externally controlled name or reference that resolves to a resource that is outside of the intended control sphere.
More Externally Controlled Reference to a Resource in Another Sphere vulnerabilities (CWE-610)
Timeline
- CVE record published.
- CISA published its SSVC assessment (exploitation: none, automatable: no, technical impact: total).
- Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).
References
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