CVE-2025-7972
Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk® Linx Network Browser Security Bypass Vulnerability
9.1CVSSCRITICAL
Description
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to to create, update, and delete FTLinx drivers.
CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:NAttack VectorNetwork
AC:LAttack ComplexityLow
PR:NPrivileges RequiredNone
UI:NUser InteractionNone
Scope
S:UScopeUnchanged
Impact
C:NConfidentialityNone
I:HIntegrityHigh
A:HAvailabilityHigh
Weaknesses
Affected Products
rockwell automation inc.commercialUSICS / OT / IoTaka rockwell automation arena, thinmanager, guardlogix 5580
Exploitability
Official Patch Available
References
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/cisagov/CSAF/develop/csaf_files/OT/white/2025/icsa-25-226-24.json
raw.githubusercontent.com
https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-25-226-24
cisa.gov
https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/alerts/ICS-ALERT-10-301-01
cisa.gov
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Timeline
Published
Aug 14, 2025
Last Updated
Oct 29, 2025
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