Factorytalk Activation Manager
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Privilege escalation in Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk® Activation Manager exposes authenticated local Windows users to full SYSTEM-level access by exploiting visible console windows spawned by the installer's custom actions during installation or repair operations. Any low-privileged user present on the machine during an install or repair sequence can interact with these unprotected, SYSTEM-privileged console windows to launch an unrestricted command shell. No public exploit has been identified at time of analysis, but the attack technique - console window hijacking during elevated installer operations - is a well-documented Windows privilege escalation class requiring minimal skill once the precondition is met.
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.
Privilege escalation in Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk® Activation Manager exposes authenticated local Windows users to full SYSTEM-level access by exploiting visible console windows spawned by the installer's custom actions during installation or repair operations. Any low-privileged user present on the machine during an install or repair sequence can interact with these unprotected, SYSTEM-privileged console windows to launch an unrestricted command shell. No public exploit has been identified at time of analysis, but the attack technique - console window hijacking during elevated installer operations - is a well-documented Windows privilege escalation class requiring minimal skill once the precondition is met.
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.