CVE-2026-16675

Summary

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.

Affected Software

VendorProductVersion RangeStatus
Rockwell AutomationFactoryTalk® Activation ManagerVersion 5.02 and belowaffected

Weaknesses

  • CWE-307: CWE-307 Improper restriction of excessive authentication attempts

ADP Enrichment

CISA ADP Vulnrichment

  • SSVC:
  • Exploitation: none
    • Automatable: no
    • Technical Impact: total

References