Rockwell FactoryTalk Activation Manager <= 5.02 Privilege Escalation (SD1799)

The version of Rockwell FactoryTalk Activation Manager installed on the remote Windows host is 5.02 or prior. It is, therefore, affected by a privilege escalation vulnerability. The security issue stems from custom actions in the installer that spawn visible console windows running with SYSTEM...

CVE-2026-16675

A privilege escalation security issue exists within FactoryTalk® Activation Manager. The security issue stems from custom actions in the installer that spawn visible console windows running with SYSTEM privileges during installation or repair operations. An authenticated attacker with Windows...

CVE-2026-16675

A privilege escalation vulnerability exists in Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk® Activation Manager . The root cause is custom installer actions that spawn visible console windows running with SYSTEM privileges during installation or repair operations. An authenticated attacker holding valid Windo...

CVE-2026-16675 Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk® Activation Manager - Privilege Escalation

A privilege escalation security issue exists within FactoryTalk® Activation Manager. The security issue stems from custom actions in the installer that spawn visible console windows running with SYSTEM privileges during installation or repair operations. An authenticated attacker with Windows...

CVE-2026-16675 Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk® Activation Manager - Privilege Escalation

A privilege escalation security issue exists within FactoryTalk® Activation Manager. The security issue stems from custom actions in the installer that spawn visible console windows running with SYSTEM privileges during installation or repair operations. An authenticated attacker with Windows...

EUVD-2026-69128

A privilege escalation security issue exists within FactoryTalk® Activation Manager. The security issue stems from custom actions in the installer that spawn visible console windows running with SYSTEM privileges during installation or repair operations. An authenticated attacker with Windows...

Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk Activation Manager

RECOMMENDED PRACTICES CISA recommends users take defensive measures to minimize the risk of exploitation of these vulnerabilities. Minimize network exposure for all control system devices and/or systems, ensuring they are not accessible from the internet. Locate control system networks and...

CVE-2026-16675: Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts

A privilege escalation security issue exists within FactoryTalk® Activation Manager. The security issue stems from custom actions in the installer that spawn visible console windows running with SYSTEM privileges during installation or repair operations. An authenticated attacker with Windows...

PT-2026-84216

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions FactoryTalk Activation Manager affected versions not specified Description A privilege escalation issue exists due to custom actions in the installer that spawn visible console windows running with SYSTEM privileges during installation or repa...

EUVD-2025-27250

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CVE-2025-7970

A security issue exists within FactoryTalk Activation Manager. An error in the implementation of cryptography within the software could allow attackers to decrypt traffic. This could result in data exposure, session hijacking, or full communication compromise...

Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk Activation Manager Data Exposure Vulnerability

Rockwell Automation is a leading global provider of industrial automation and control solutions focused on helping companies achieve smart manufacturing and digital transformation. A data disclosure vulnerability exists in Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk Activation Manager, which can be exploited...

Rockwell FactoryTalk Activation Manager 5.x < 5.02 Information Disclosure

The version of Rockwell FactoryTalk Activation Manager installed on the remote Windows host is 5.x prior to 5.02. It is, therefore, affected by an information disclosure vulnerability. An error in the implementation of cryptography within the software could allow attackers to decrypt traffic. Thi...

CVE-2025-7970 Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk Activation Manager Lack of Encryption Vulnerability

A security issue exists within FactoryTalk Activation Manager. An error in the implementation of cryptography within the software could allow attackers to decrypt traffic. This could result in data exposure, session hijacking, or full communication compromise...

CVE-2025-7970 Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk Activation Manager Lack of Encryption Vulnerability

A security issue exists within FactoryTalk Activation Manager. An error in the implementation of cryptography within the software could allow attackers to decrypt traffic. This could result in data exposure, session hijacking, or full communication compromise...

CVE-2025-7970

CVE-2025-7970 affects Rockwell Automation’s FactoryTalk Activation Manager. The connected sources describe a cryptography implementation error that could allow an attacker to decrypt traffic, leading to data exposure, session hijacking, or full network communication compromise. Public disclosures...

CISA Releases Fourteen Industrial Control Systems Advisories

CISA released fourteen Industrial Control Systems ICS advisories on September 9, 2025. These advisories provide timely information about current security issues, vulnerabilities, and exploits surrounding ICS. ICSA-25-252-01 Rockwell Automation ThinManager ICSA-25-252-02 ABB Cylon Aspect BMS/BAS...

Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk Activation Manager

RISK EVALUATION Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could result in in data exposure, session hijacking, or full communication compromise. 2. RECOMMENDED PRACTICES CISA recommends users take defensive measures to minimize the risk of exploitation of this vulnerability, such as:...

CVE-2025-7970: Missing Authentication for Critical Function

A security issue exists within FactoryTalk Activation Manager. An error in the implementation of cryptography within the software could allow attackers to decrypt traffic. This could result in data exposure, session hijacking, or full communication compromise...

PT-2025-36728

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions: FactoryTalk Activation Manager affected versions not specified Description: A security issue exists within FactoryTalk Activation Manager related to a flaw in the implementation of cryptography. This could allow attackers to decrypt network...