CVE-2023-46290 : What You Need to Know

A detailed analysis of the Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk Services Platform vulnerability, CVE-2023-46290, its impact, technical details, and mitigation steps.

Understanding CVE-2023-46290

This section provides an overview of the CVE-2023-46290 vulnerability affecting FactoryTalk Services Platform.

What is CVE-2023-46290?

The CVE-2023-46290 vulnerability allows an unauthenticated threat actor to obtain a local Windows OS user token through the FactoryTalk Services Platform web service, potentially leading to unauthorized access.

The Impact of CVE-2023-46290

The impact of this vulnerability, with a CVSS base score of 8.1 (High), includes unauthorized access to FactoryTalk Services Platform and potential token impersonation.

Technical Details of CVE-2023-46290

This section delves into the specific technical details of the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The inadequate code logic of FactoryTalk Services Platform enables threat actors to exploit the vulnerability and gain unauthorized access.

Affected Systems and Versions

The vulnerability affects versions of FactoryTalk Services Platform before 2.80.

Exploitation Mechanism

Threat actors can obtain a local Windows OS user token through the web service to gain unauthorized access.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to mitigate the CVE-2023-46290 vulnerability and prevent unauthorized access.

Immediate Steps to Take

Install the respective FactoryTalk Services Version that remediates the issue.
Refer to QA43240 for recommended security guidelines from Rockwell Automation.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement robust authentication mechanisms, conduct regular security assessments, and stay updated on security best practices.

Patching and Updates

Regularly update FactoryTalk Services Platform to the latest version to apply security patches and enhancements.