Which versions of Factorytalk Activation Manager are affected by CVE-2025-7970?

Organizations using A security face significant risk from CVE-2025-7970, a missing authentication vulnerability rated CVSS 8.7.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2025-7970?

Within 30 days: Identify all affected systems and apply vendor patches as part of regular patch cycle. Audit authentication configurations and rotate any potentially compromised credentials.

Factorytalk Activation Manager CVE-2025-7970

Q: What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-7970?

CVE-2025-7970 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.7 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.1%.

HIGH

Missing Authentication for Critical Function (CWE-306)

2025-09-09 PSIRT@rockwellautomation.com

Authentication Bypass Information Disclosure Factorytalk Activation Manager

8.7

CVSS 4.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

8.7 HIGH

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 19:11 vuln.today

CVE Published

Sep 09, 2025 - 13:15 nvd

HIGH 8.7

DescriptionCVE.org

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.

AnalysisAI

A security issue exists within FactoryTalk Activation Manager. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.7), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Missing Authentication for Critical Function (CWE-306), which allows attackers to access critical functionality without authentication. 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. Affected products include: Rockwellautomation Factorytalk Activation Manager.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Require authentication for all sensitive operations, implement defense in depth.