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CVE-2024-6098: PTC Kepware ThingWorx Kepware Server Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling

• Severity: medium (CVSS 5.3 v3.1)
• Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
• EPSS: 0.4% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
• Public exploit or detection template: none known
• Published: 2024-08-16 · updated 2026-06-17
• Weakness: CWE-770

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.

Affected products

• GE IGS: V7.6x
• PTC Kepware KEPServerEX: V6
• PTC Kepware ThingWorx Kepware Server: V6
• Software Toolbox TOP Server: V6

References

• https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-24-228-11
• https://www.ptc.com/en/support/article/CS423892

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