SequenceManager Security Flaw: How to Avoid a Denial-of-Service Disaster
Rockwell Automation’s SequenceManager has an unquoted search path vulnerability. Exploitable remotely with low attack complexity, it could cause denial-of-service. Upgrade to version 2.0 or apply security best practices to mitigate risks.
Hot Take:
Looks like Rockwell Automation’s SequenceManager has hit a bit of a snag — or should we say, an unquoted search path? It’s like forgetting to lock the door to your secret lab and then wondering why your experiments keep disappearing.
Key Points:
- Rockwell Automation’s SequenceManager has a critical vulnerability: CVE-2024-4609.
- The vulnerability can be exploited remotely with low attack complexity.
- Successful exploitation can lead to a denial-of-service condition, requiring a manual restart.
- Rockwell Automation recommends upgrading to version 2.0 or higher to fix the issue.
- CISA provides additional defensive measures to minimize risk exposure.
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