CVE-2023-29022 Rockwell Automation ArmorStart ST Vulnerable to Cross-Site Scripting Attack

Medium 4.7 Published 11 May 2023 Updated 24 Jan 2025

A malicious admin can inject scripts to view data, modify the web interface, or disrupt availability in Rockwell ArmorStart ST.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: An administrator
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2023-29022?

CVE-2023-29022 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Rockwell Automation ArmorStart ST, published on 11 May 2023. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A cross site scripting vulnerability was discovered in Rockwell Automation's ArmorStart ST product

that could potentially allow a malicious user with admin privileges and network access to view user data and modify the web interface. Additionally, a malicious user could potentially cause interruptions to the availability of the web page.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-29022?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Rockwellautomation Armorstart St 281e Firmware, Rockwellautomation Armorstart St 284ee Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2023-29022?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-29022 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.

Is CVE-2023-29022 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-29022 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-v95f-5m3h-qqw7.