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Thinmanager CVE-2023-27857

HIGH
Out-of-bounds Read (CWE-125)
2023-03-22 PSIRT@rockwellautomation.com
7.5
CVSS 3.1 · NVD
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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
ASVS 5.0
V15 - Secure Coding and Architecture Bounds checking, read limits
MITRE ATT&CK

1 technique across 1 tactic: Collection

The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up.

Impact

CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction not required.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

A remote attacker could read data from memory outside the intended buffer boundaries by sending crafted requests to the affected application. No authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: HIGH severity + EPSS > 10%.
No patch listed yet 18.3% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAI

In affected versions, a heap-based buffer over-read condition occurs when the message field indicates more data than is present in the message field in Rockwell Automation's ThinManager ThinServer. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Validate array indices and buffer lengths. Use memory-safe languages. Enable AddressSanitizer during testing.

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Technical ContextAI · show details

This vulnerability is classified as Out-of-bounds Read (CWE-125), which allows attackers to read data from memory outside the intended buffer boundaries. In affected versions, a heap-based buffer over-read condition occurs when the message field indicates more data than is present in the message field in Rockwell Automation's ThinManager ThinServer. An unauthenticated remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability to crash ThinServer.exe due to a read access violation. Affected products include: Rockwellautomation Thinmanager.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 7.5 HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
None
Integrity
None
Availability
High

DescriptionNVD

In affected versions, a heap-based buffer over-read condition occurs when the message field indicates more data than is present in the message field

in Rockwell Automation's ThinManager ThinServer.  An unauthenticated remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability to crash ThinServer.exe due to a read access violation.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
18.3%
Top 3% exploitable
Data Quality
2 sources
Confidence: Low

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity HIGH
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 18.3%
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
HIGH severity + EPSS > 10%
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived
Scheduled
Exploitation· derived
None
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable· derived
Yes
Human Impact· derived
Medium

Priority Score

56
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: +18
CVSS: +38
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

A buffer overflow occurs when a program writes more data to a memory buffer than it was allocated to hold, causing the excess data to spill into adjacent memory regions.

Information disclosure occurs when an application unintentionally exposes sensitive data that aids attackers in reconnaissance or directly compromises security.

Affected Products (CPE)NVD

cpe:2.3:a:rockwellautomation:thinmanager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rockwellautomation:thinmanager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rockwellautomation:thinmanager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rockwellautomation:thinmanager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rockwellautomation:thinmanager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rockwellautomation:thinmanager:13.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
CVE-2023-27855 CRITICAL POC
9.8 Mar 22

In affected versions, a path traversal exists when processing a message in Rockwell Automation's ThinManager ThinServer.

CVE-2023-27856 HIGH POC
7.5 Mar 22

In affected versions, path traversal exists when processing a message of type 8 in Rockwell Automation's ThinManager Thi

CVE-2022-38742 CRITICAL
9.8 Sep 23

Rockwell Automation ThinManager ThinServer versions 11.0.0 - 13.0.0 is vulnerable to a heap-based buffer overflow. Rated

CVE-2024-10386 CRITICAL
9.3 Oct 25

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CVE-2024-5989 CRITICAL
9.3 Jun 25

Due to an improper input validation, an unauthenticated threat actor can send a malicious message to invoke SQL injectio

CVE-2024-5988 CRITICAL
9.3 Jun 25

Due to an improper input validation, an unauthenticated threat actor can send a malicious message to invoke a local or r

CVE-2024-10387 HIGH
8.7 Oct 25

CVE-2024-10387 IMPACT A Denial-of-Service vulnerability exists in the affected product. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.7),

CVE-2024-5990 HIGH
8.7 Jun 25

Due to an improper input validation, an unauthenticated threat actor can send a malicious message to a monitor thread wi

CVE-2025-3618 HIGH
8.5 Apr 15

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CVE-2025-3617 HIGH
8.5 Apr 15

A privilege escalation vulnerability exists in the Rockwell Automation ThinManager. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.5), this

CVE-2024-45826 HIGH
8.5 Sep 12

CVE-2024-45826 IMPACT Due to improper input validation, a path traversal and remote code execution vulnerability exists

CVE-2023-2443 HIGH
7.5 May 11

Rockwell Automation ThinManager product allows the use of medium strength ciphers. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.5), this

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