CVE-2025-3289 Local Code Execution Vulnerability in Arena®
A stack-based buffer overflow in Rockwell Arena allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code and disclose information by tricking users into opening malicious files.
- 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-2025-3289?
CVE-2025-3289 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Rockwell Automation Arena®, published on 8 Apr 2025. 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 local code execution vulnerability exists in the Rockwell Automation Arena® due to a stack-based memory buffer overflow. The flaw is result of improper validation of user-supplied data. If exploited a threat actor can disclose information and execute arbitrary code on the system. To exploit the vulnerability a legitimate user must open a malicious DOE file.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-3289?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Rockwellautomation Arena.
How do I fix CVE-2025-3289?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-3289 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2025-3289 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-3289 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Rockwell Automation Arena®
Sources
Also known as GHSA-ccjx-w7qv-vvc6.