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CVE-2025-7972

Rockwellautomation Factorytalk Linx vulnerability

9.1 CRITICALEPSS 0.50%
  1. Published14 Aug 2025

Description

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.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Rockwellautomation Factorytalk Linx< 6.50

Remediation

Fixed in
Rockwellautomation Factorytalk Linx≥ 6.50

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2025-7972 being actively exploited?

CVE-2025-7972 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.50%.

How severe is CVE-2025-7972?

CVE-2025-7972 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.50% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2025-7972?

Affected products include Rockwellautomation Factorytalk Linx.

How do I fix CVE-2025-7972?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Rockwellautomation Factorytalk Linx 6.50 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.