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CVE-2024-5989 Rockwell Automation CVE debrief

CVE-2024-5989 is a critical vulnerability in Rockwell Automation ThinManager ThinServer, published on July 11, 2024. The flaw stems from improper input validation, allowing an unauthenticated attacker to send a malicious message that triggers SQL injection and results in remote code execution on the affected device. The vulnerability carries a CVSS 3.1 score of 9.8 (Critical), reflecting network-based attack vector, low attack complexity, no required privileges or user interaction, and high impact across confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Affected versions span ThinManager ThinServer 11.1.0 through 13.2.0. Rockwell Automation has released corrected versions: 11.1.8, 11.2.9, 12.0.7, 12.1.8, 13.0.5, 13.1.3, and 13.2.2. This vulnerability is not listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog as of the advisory date.

Vendor
Rockwell Automation
Product
ThinManager ThinServer
CVSS
CRITICAL 9.8
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2024-07-11
Original CVE updated
2024-07-11
Advisory published
2024-07-11
Advisory updated
2024-07-11

Who should care

Organizations operating Rockwell Automation ThinManager ThinServer in manufacturing, industrial automation, and critical infrastructure environments. Security teams responsible for OT/ICS network segmentation and patch management. System integrators and managed service providers supporting ThinManager deployments.

Technical summary

The vulnerability exists in ThinManager ThinServer's handling of input validation. An unauthenticated remote attacker can craft a malicious message that exploits improper input validation to perform SQL injection. This SQL injection capability can be leveraged to achieve remote code execution on the affected ThinServer device. The attack requires network access to the ThinServer, specifically TCP port 2031, with no authentication credentials needed. The vulnerability affects multiple major versions from 11.1.0 through 13.2.0, indicating broad exposure across deployed infrastructure.

Defensive priority

critical

Recommended defensive actions

  • Apply the corrected ThinManager ThinServer versions (11.1.8, 11.2.9, 12.0.7, 12.1.8, 13.0.5, 13.1.3, or 13.2.2) from the ThinManager Downloads Site.
  • Restrict network access to TCP port 2031, limiting connections to known thin clients and ThinManager servers only.
  • Review and implement Rockwell Automation's security best practices for industrial control systems.
  • Monitor for unauthorized access attempts or anomalous activity on ThinManager ThinServer systems, particularly on TCP port 2031.
  • Prioritize patching for internet-facing or remotely accessible ThinManager deployments due to unauthenticated exploitation path.

Evidence notes

Vulnerability details and remediation guidance are derived from CISA ICS Advisory ICSA-24-193-18, published July 11, 2024. CVSS vector confirmed as CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. Affected product versions and patched releases explicitly listed in vendor remediation section.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2024-5989 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2024-5989

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2024-5989 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-5989

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

  • Source item URL

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/cisagov/CSAF/develop/csaf_files/OT/white/2024/icsa-24-193-18.json

    cisa_csaf

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-24-193-18

    Reference

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/alerts/ICS-ALERT-10-301-01

    Reference

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://www.cisa.gov/resources-tools/resources/ics-recommended-practices

    Reference

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://www.cisa.gov/sites/default/files/publications/Cybersecurity_Best_Practices_for_Industrial_Control_Systems.pdf

    Reference

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://www.cisa.gov/topics/industrial-control-systems

    Reference

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://us-cert.cisa.gov/sites/default/files/recommended_practices/NCCIC_ICS-CERT_Defense_in_Depth_2016_S508C.pdf

    Reference

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/tips/ICS-TIP-12-146-01B

    Reference

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.