CVE-2023-2917

Name: CVE-2023-2917
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-08-17T16:15:09.79+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 67.84%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-2917 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Rockwell Automation Thinmanager Thinserver is impacted by an improper input validation vulnerability. Due to an improper input validation, a path traversal vulnerability exists, via the filename field, when the ThinManager processes a certain function. If exploited, an unauthenticated remote attacker can upload arbitrary files to any directory on the disk drive where ThinServer.exe is installed. EPSS estimates a 67.84% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Rockwell Automation Thinmanager Thinserver is impacted by an improper input validation vulnerability. Due to an improper input validation, a path traversal vulnerability exists, via the filename field, when the ThinManager processes a certain function. If exploited, an unauthenticated remote attacker can upload arbitrary files to any directory on the disk drive where ThinServer.exe is installed. A malicious user could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted synchronization protocol message and potentially gain remote code execution abilities.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

67.84%

99.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Rockwellautomation	Thinmanager Thinserver	>= 11.0.0, <= 11.0.6
Rockwellautomation	Thinmanager Thinserver	>= 11.1.0, <= 11.1.6
Rockwellautomation	Thinmanager Thinserver	>= 11.2.0, <= 11.2.7
Rockwellautomation	Thinmanager Thinserver	>= 12.0.0, <= 12.0.5
Rockwellautomation	Thinmanager Thinserver	>= 12.1.0, <= 12.1.6
Rockwellautomation	Thinmanager Thinserver	>= 13.0.0, <= 13.0.2
Rockwellautomation	Thinmanager Thinserver	13.1.0

References

https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/answer_view/a_id/1140471Permissions Required
https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/answer_view/a_id/1140471Permissions Required

Timeline

Published: Aug 17, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-2917?

How severe is CVE-2023-2917?

CVE-2023-2917 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 67.84% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-2917?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST