CVE-2024-6098

PTC Kepware ThingWorx Kepware Server Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling

Published Aug 16, 2024 CVSS 4.0 · 5.9 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
When performing an online tag generation to devices which communicate
using the ControlLogix protocol, a machine-in-the-middle, or a device
that is not configured correctly, could deliver a response leading to
unrestricted or unregulated resource allocation. This could cause a
denial-of-service condition and crash the Kepware application. By
default, these functions are turned off, yet they remain accessible for
users who recognize and require their advantages.

Remediation

Vendor Workaround

PTC recommends users take a defense-in-depth stance with regards to their manufacturing networks ensuring proper access control is maintained. Additionally, proper adherence to the Kepware Secure Deployment Guide https://www.ptc.com/support/-/media/support/refdocs/ThingWorx_Kepware_Server/6,-d-,16/secure_deployment_guide_tks.pdf will minimize this threat through accurate configuration and use of the product. Please refer to this article (login required) https://www.ptc.com/en/support/article/CS423892 for specific information on how this risk may be mitigated in your environment. If additional questions remain, contact PTC Technical Support. https://support.ptc.com/apps/case_logger_viewer/cs/auth/ssl/log

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2024-47249 When performing an online tag generation to devices which communicate using the ControlLogix protocol, a machine-in-the-middle, or a device that is not configured correctly, could deliver a response leading to unrestricted or unregulated resource allocation. This could cause a denial-of-service condition and crash the Kepware application. By default, these functions are turned off, yet they remain accessible for users who recognize and require their advantages.
History
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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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Description When performing an online tag generation to devices which communicate using the ControlLogix protocol, a machine-in-the-middle, or a device that is not configured correctly, could deliver a response leading to unrestricted or unregulated resource allocation. This could cause a denial-of-service condition and crash the Kepware application. By default, these functions are turned off, yet they remain accessible for users who recognize and require their advantages.
Title PTC Kepware ThingWorx Kepware Server Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling
Weaknesses CWE-770
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 5.3, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H'}

cvssV4_0

{'score': 5.9, 'vector': 'CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:H/AT:P/PR:N/UI:P/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N'}

Subscriptions

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Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
icscert
Published
Updated
Aug 19, 2024, 5:32 PM
Reserved
Jun 17, 2024, 9:40 PM
Status
Deferred
Published
Aug 16, 2024, 3:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 8:17 AM