How severe is CVE-2023-29461?

CVE-2023-29461 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-29461 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-29461?

CVE-2023-29461 primarily affects Rockwellautomation Arena. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-29461?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2023-29461 published?

CVE-2023-29461 was published on 2023-05-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-29461

CVE-2023-29461 is a high-severity vulnerability in Rockwellautomation Arena with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-125.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-125
Affected product: Rockwellautomation Arena
Published: 2023-05-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-29461?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2023-29461?: CVE-2023-29461 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-29461 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-29461?: CVE-2023-29461 primarily affects Rockwellautomation Arena. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-29461?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-29461 published?: CVE-2023-29461 was published on 2023-05-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:rockwellautomation:arena:16.00.00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rockwellautomation:arena:16.20.00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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