ZDI-26-438: Rockwell Automation Arena Simulation DOE File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Rockwell Automation Arena Simulation. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 7.8. The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2026-6071.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-6071 is a remote code execution vulnerability in Rockwell Automation Arena Simulation caused by improper validation of user-supplied data during DOE file parsing. This leads to a write past the end of an allocated object, enabling attackers to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process. Exploitation requires user interaction, such as opening a malicious file. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7.8 and was publicly disclosed on July 15, 2026. Rockwell Automation has released an update to fix this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the current process, potentially leading to full compromise of the affected system. The vulnerability requires user interaction, limiting automatic exploitation. The CVSS rating of 7.8 indicates high severity with impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Rockwell Automation has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. Users should apply the official patch or update provided by Rockwell Automation as soon as possible to mitigate the risk. Since this is a local file parsing vulnerability requiring user interaction, avoid opening DOE files from untrusted sources until patched.
ZDI-26-438: Rockwell Automation Arena Simulation DOE File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Description
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Rockwell Automation Arena Simulation. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 7.8. The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2026-6071.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-6071 is a remote code execution vulnerability in Rockwell Automation Arena Simulation caused by improper validation of user-supplied data during DOE file parsing. This leads to a write past the end of an allocated object, enabling attackers to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process. Exploitation requires user interaction, such as opening a malicious file. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7.8 and was publicly disclosed on July 15, 2026. Rockwell Automation has released an update to fix this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the current process, potentially leading to full compromise of the affected system. The vulnerability requires user interaction, limiting automatic exploitation. The CVSS rating of 7.8 indicates high severity with impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Rockwell Automation has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. Users should apply the official patch or update provided by Rockwell Automation as soon as possible to mitigate the risk. Since this is a local file parsing vulnerability requiring user interaction, avoid opening DOE files from untrusted sources until patched.
Technical Details
- Article Source
- {"url":"http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-26-438/","fetched":true,"fetchedAt":"2026-07-16T15:50:39.188Z","wordCount":221}
- Classification
- {"confidence":0.95,"severitySource":"cvss-text","classifier":"rss-v2"}
Threat ID: 6a58fe6468715ace43485b55
Added to database: 07/16/2026, 15:53:08 UTC
Last enriched: 08/07/2026, 06:02:31 UTC
Last updated: 08/28/2026, 17:24:28 UTC
Views: 80
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