Is CVE-2023-2917 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-2917 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-2917 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-2917 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-2917?

CVE-2023-2917 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-2917

CWE-20Published: August 17, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The Rockwell Automation Thinmanager Thinserver is impacted by an improper input validation vulnerability. Due to an improper input validation, a path traversal vulnerability exists, via the filename field, when the ThinManager processes a certain function. If exploited, an unauthenticated remote attacker can upload arbitrary files to any directory on the disk drive where ThinServer.exe is installed. A malicious user could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted synchronization protocol message and potentially gain remote code execution abilities.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-2917 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 complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.