CVE-2023-2914
CWE-20Published: August 17, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
The Rockwell Automation Thinmanager Thinserver is impacted by an improper input validation vulnerability, an integer overflow condition exists in the affected products. When the ThinManager processes incoming messages, a read access violation occurs and terminates the process. A malicious user could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted synchronization protocol message and causing a denial of service condition in the software.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-2914 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-2914 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts