CVE-2023-29030 Rockwell Automation ArmorStart ST Vulnerable to Cross-Site Scripting Attack

High 7.0 Published 11 May 2023 Updated 2 Aug 2024

A cross-site scripting vulnerability in Rockwell Automation ArmorStart ST allows attackers to view or modify sensitive data via user interaction.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2023-29030?

CVE-2023-29030 is a high-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Rockwell Automation ArmorStart ST, published on 11 May 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

A cross site scripting vulnerability was discovered in Rockwell Automation's ArmorStart ST product that could potentially allow a malicious user to view and modify sensitive data or make the web page unavailable. User interaction, such as a phishing attack, is required for successful exploitation of this vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-29030?

It affects 2 products.

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

How do I fix CVE-2023-29030?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-29030 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-2023-29030 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-29030 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3hcp-xp6j-whhq.