CVE-2023-29461: Rockwell Automation Arena Simulation Software Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Severity: critical (CVSS 9.8 v3.1)
Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
EPSS: 0.9% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Public exploit or detection template: none known
Published: 2023-05-09 · updated 2026-06-17
Weakness: CWE-125

Description

An arbitrary code execution vulnerability contained in Rockwell Automation's Arena Simulation software was reported that could potentially allow a malicious user to commit unauthorized arbitrary code to the software by using a memory buffer overflow in the heap. potentially resulting in a complete loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Affected products

Rockwell Automation Arena®: 16.00.00, 16.20.00

References

https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/answer_view/a_id/1139391
https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/answer_view/a_id/1139391

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