CVE-2026-16675Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk® Activation Manager - Privilege Escalation
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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 credentials could hijack these console windows to obtain a SYSTEM-level command prompt, allowing full access to all files, processes, and system resources.
- CVSS
- 8.5 HIGH (v4.0, CNA)CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
- Weakness (CWE)
- CWE-307
- Known exploited
- Not in CISA's KEV catalog
- EPSS (exploitation in the next 30 days)
- Not loaded for this CVE
- Assigned by
- Rockwell
- NVD analysis
- Awaiting Analysis
- Record last updated
- Sep 1, 2026
- First seen by InfoSec Signals
- Oct 9, 2026
Affected products
Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk® Activation Manager rockwell_automation:factorytalk_activation_manager (from the name) | Version 5.02 and below | CNA record |
References
- https://www.rockwellautomation.com/en-us/trust-center/security-advisories/advisory.SD1799.html
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