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CVE-2024-7513 Rockwell Automation CVE debrief

A code execution vulnerability exists in Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk View Site Edition (SE) version 13.0 due to improper default file permissions on the HMI projects folder. The default configuration allows any user to edit or replace files in C:UsersPublicDocumentsRSView EnterpriseSEHMI projects, which are then executed by an account with elevated permissions. This local attack vector enables low-privileged users to achieve high-impact confidentiality, integrity, and availability compromises through scope-changed execution. The vulnerability was disclosed on August 13, 2024, with an advisory update on August 29, 2024 that modified mitigation guidance. No patch is available; remediation requires manual permission hardening of the affected directory.

Vendor
Rockwell Automation
Product
FactoryTalk View SE
CVSS
HIGH 8.8
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2024-08-13
Original CVE updated
2024-08-29
Advisory published
2024-08-13
Advisory updated
2024-08-29

Who should care

Organizations operating Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk View SE 13.0 in industrial environments, particularly those with shared workstation access or concerns about insider threats. Critical infrastructure operators, manufacturing facilities, and any deployment where HMI servers are accessible to multiple users should prioritize this configuration hardening. The scope-changed CVSS metric indicates potential for broader system impact beyond the initial compromised component.

Technical summary

CVE-2024-7513 is a code execution vulnerability in Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk View SE 13.0 stemming from insecure default permissions on the HMI projects folder (C:UsersPublicDocumentsRSView EnterpriseSEHMI projects). The INTERACTIVE group has write access by default, allowing any authenticated user to modify or replace project files that execute with elevated privileges. The CVSS 3.1 score of 8.8 reflects local attack vector, low attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, changed scope, and high impacts across confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No software patch exists; mitigation requires manual ACL modification to remove INTERACTIVE access and implement principle of least privilege on the directory.

Defensive priority

HIGH

Recommended defensive actions

  • Restrict access to the HMI projects folder located at C:UsersPublicDocumentsRSView EnterpriseSEHMI projects by removing the INTERACTIVE group from folder security properties
  • Add only specific authorized users or user groups to the HMI projects folder with minimum necessary permissions
  • Apply read-only permissions to users who only require viewing and running FactoryTalk View SE client without modification capabilities
  • Implement Rockwell Automation security best practices for industrial automation control systems
  • Review Rockwell Automation security advisory SD 1688 for additional vendor guidance
  • Consult FactoryTalk View SE Help documentation (Version 14: Help → FactoryTalk View SE Help → Security → 'HMI projects folder') for configuration guidance

Evidence notes

CISA ICS Advisory ICSA-24-226-06 (Update A) documents this vulnerability with CVSS 3.1 vector AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H. The advisory was initially published August 13, 2024 and updated August 29, 2024 to change mitigation information. Affected product confirmed as FactoryTalk View SE version 13.0.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2024-7513 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2024-7513

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

  • CVE-2024-7513 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-7513

    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-24-226-06.json

    cisa_csaf

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-24-226-06

    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.