CVE-2024-45826 ThinManager® Code Execution Vulnerability

High 8.5 Published Updated

A path traversal vulnerability in ThinManager allows remote attackers to install executable files via crafted POST requests, leading to code execution.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
An administrator
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2024-45826?

CVE-2024-45826 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in Rockwell Automation ThinManager, published on 12 Sep 2024. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

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.

Weakness: CWE-610

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-45826?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Rockwellautomation Thinmanager.

How do I fix CVE-2024-45826?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-45826 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is CVE-2024-45826 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-45826 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-jj65-79wr-35v9.

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