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CVE-2026-8312: CWE-787 Out-of-bounds write in Rockwell Auotmation Arena® Simulation

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-8312cvecve-2026-8312cwe-787
Published: 07/14/2026 (07/14/2026, 12:43:09 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Rockwell Auotmation
Product: Arena® Simulation

Description

A security issue exists within Arena® Simulation due to a memory corruption vulnerability in the expmt.exe (Siman) component. The vulnerability stems from improper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in an out-of-bounds write. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process by convincing a user to open a malicious file.

CVSS v4.0

Score 7.0high

Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Attack Requirements
None
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
Passive
Vuln. Confidentiality
High
Vuln. Integrity
High
Vuln. Availability
High
Subsq. Confidentiality
None
Subsq. Integrity
None
Subsq. Availability
None
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:P/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 07/14/2026, 13:32:50 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability (CVE-2026-8312) in Arena® Simulation arises from an out-of-bounds write due to improper validation of user input in the expmt.exe (Siman) component. An attacker can exploit this by convincing a user to open a crafted malicious file, potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution within the context of the current process. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates local attack vector with low complexity, requiring low privileges and user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official remediation or patch information is currently available.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation can lead to arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the current user, potentially compromising system confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This could allow attackers to execute malicious code, disrupt operations, or gain unauthorized access within the affected environment.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, users should avoid opening untrusted or suspicious files with Arena® Simulation's expmt.exe component and apply general best practices for handling files from unverified sources.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
Rockwell
Date Reserved
2026-05-11T12:39:37.355Z
Cvss Version
4.0
State
PUBLISHED
Remediation Level
null

Threat ID: 6a56374568715ace438e9d46

Added to database: 07/14/2026, 13:19:01 UTC

Last enriched: 07/14/2026, 13:32:50 UTC

Last updated: 08/27/2026, 10:52:11 UTC

Views: 94

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