CVE-2024-4609 Rockwell Automation Datalog Function within in FactoryTalk® View SE contains SQL Injection Vulnerability

High 8.8 Published 16 May 2024 Updated 1 Aug 2024

Attackers can inject SQL to read, modify, or delete data in FactoryTalk View SE if database authentication is missing or credentials are stolen.

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

What is CVE-2024-4609?

CVE-2024-4609 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk® View SE, published on 16 May 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability exists in the Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk® View SE Datalog function that could allow a threat actor to inject a malicious SQL statement if the SQL database has no authentication in place or if legitimate credentials were stolen. If exploited, the attack could result in information exposure, revealing sensitive information. Additionally, a threat actor could potentially modify and delete the data in a remote database. An attack would only affect the HMI design time, not runtime.

Weakness: CWE-89, CWE-20

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-4609?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Rockwellautomation Factorytalk View.

How do I fix CVE-2024-4609?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-4609 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.

Is CVE-2024-4609 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-4609 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-qwjm-p7qm-cgm9.