Factorytalk Linx
CVE-2025-7972
HIGH
Vulnerability Assessment
| Weakness |
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A06:2021 - Vulnerable and Outdated Components
ASVS 5.0
V14 - Configuration Dependency management, component inventory
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| Impact | CVSS score of 8.4 (HIGH). Attack characteristics: local attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction not required. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.11%. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | Successful exploitation could compromise the high-severity affected system. |
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Alert meAnalysisAIv1 – Mar 28, 2026
A security issue exists within the FactoryTalk Linx Network Browser. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.4), this vulnerability is no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
RemediationAI
No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.
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Technical ContextAI · show details
This vulnerability is classified under CWE-286. A security issue exists within the FactoryTalk Linx Network Browser. By modifying the process.env.NODE_ENV to ‘development’, the attacker can disable FTSP token validation. This bypass allows access to create, update, and delete FTLinx drivers. Affected products include: Rockwellautomation Factorytalk Linx.
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CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:H/SA:H
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CVSS VectorNVD
DescriptionCVE.org
A security issue exists within the FactoryTalk Linx Network Browser. By modifying the process.env.NODE_ENV to ‘development’, the attacker can disable FTSP token validation. This bypass allows access to create, update, and delete FTLinx drivers.
Executive ViewAI
Organizations using A security face notable risk from CVE-2025-7972 rated CVSS 8.4. Successful exploitation could significantly impact the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of affected systems. Organizations should apply vendor updates when available and consider compensating controls in the interim.
Apply vendor patch. If immediate patching is not feasible: (1) Implement network-level access controls to limit exposure; (2) Enable enhanced monitoring and alerting; (3) Apply principle of least privilege.
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Attack Technique
Authentication bypass attacks exploit flaws in the verification mechanisms that control access to systems and applications.
Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org
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