CVE-2024-11158
Rockwell Automation Arena® Uninitialized Vulnerability
Description
An “uninitialized variable” code execution vulnerability exists in the Rockwell Automation Arena® that could allow a threat actor to craft a DOE file and force the software to access a variable before it being initialized. If exploited, a threat actor could leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code. To exploit this vulnerability, a legitimate user must execute the malicious code crafted by the threat actor.
INFO
Published Date :
Dec. 5, 2024, 6:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
April 18, 2025, 6:15 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2024-11158
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Upgrade to Rockwell Automation Arena 16.20.06 or later.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2024-11158.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.rockwellautomation.com/en-us/trust-center/security-advisories/advisory.SD1713.html | Vendor Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2024-11158 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2024-11158
weaknesses.
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CVE-2024-11158 vulnerability over time.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Apr. 18, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CWE CWE-665 Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:rockwellautomation:arena:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (including) 16.20.00 Added Reference Type Rockwell Automation: https://www.rockwellautomation.com/en-us/trust-center/security-advisories/advisory.SD1713.html Types: Vendor Advisory -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Dec. 06, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Dec. 05, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description An “uninitialized variable” code execution vulnerability exists in the Rockwell Automation Arena® that could allow a threat actor to craft a DOE file and force the software to access a variable before it being initialized. If exploited, a threat actor could leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code. To exploit this vulnerability, a legitimate user must execute the malicious code crafted by the threat actor. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CWE CWE-665 Added Reference https://www.rockwellautomation.com/en-us/trust-center/security-advisories/advisory.SD1713.html