CVE-2024-3640
mediumpriority · track · 10EPSS 0.003 · 19 %ileexploit · PoCDEEURUUSEPSS · scored 2026-10-27
An unquoted executable path exists in the Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk® Remote Access™ possibly resulting in remote code execution if exploited. While running the FTRA installer package, the executable path is not properly quoted, which could allow a threat actor to enter a malicious executable and run it as a System user. A threat actor needs admin privileges to exploit this vulnerability.
remediations
Vendor fix, mitigation, or workaround guidance, as published by each source.
A vendor fix is available.
- FixedFactoryTalk Remote Accesscisa_csaf_ot
Rockwell Automation recommends user to upgrade to v13.6.
https://compatibility.rockwellautomation.com/Pages/MultiProductSelector.aspx?crumb=111 - MitigationFactoryTalk Remote Accesscisa_csaf_ot
For additional information, refer to Rockwell Automation's security bulletin.
https://www.rockwellautomation.com/en-us/trust-center/security-advisories.html
cvss
Technical severity, 0–10. One row per scoring source.
base score 0–10 · higher = more severe · hover a vector to decode⚠ sources disagree · medium–high · 5.2–7
ssvc
A stakeholder decision — act, attend, or track — from exploitation and impact.
weaknesses
The CWE weakness classes this flaw belongs to.
exploits (1)
Public proof-of-concept and weaponised exploit code.
- H1ng007/CVE-2024-3640_WafBypassCVE-2024-3640绕过Waf进行漏洞利用PoC · poc_in_github
affected products (4)
Products and version ranges known to be affected.
advisories (2)
Vendor and ecosystem advisories describing this.
- WID-SEC-W-2024-1119Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk: Mehrere SchwachstellenDeutsch2024-05-14csaf · cert_bundDE
Ein authentifizierter Angreifer kann mehrere Schwachstellen in Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk ausnutzen, um beliebigen Code auszuführen, Dateien zu manipulieren oder vertrauliche Informationen offenzulegen.
- ICSA-24-135-01Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk Remote Access2024-05-14icsa · cisa_csaf_otUS
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to enter a malicious executable and run it as a system user, resulting in remote code execution.
also known as (5)
Other names and identifiers for this entity.
sources
Which sources assert this record, and when.
references (4)
External citations — patches, advisories, analysis.
Attackers weaponise vulnerabilities like this against internet-exposed services. See what is exposed on your perimeter with a free passive scan.
Free scan