CVE-2025-7970
Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk Activation Manager Lack of Encryption Vulnerability
Description
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.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 9, 2025, 1:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 17, 2025, 3:59 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2025-7970
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | b73dd486-f505-4403-b634-40b078b177f0 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update FactoryTalk Activation Manager to the latest version.
- Apply any available security patches or hotfixes.
- Review and strengthen cryptographic configurations.
- Monitor network traffic for suspicious activity.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-7970.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.rockwellautomation.com/en-us/trust-center/security-advisories/advisory.SD1741.html | Vendor Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2025-7970 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2025-7970
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CVE-2025-7970 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Sep. 17, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:rockwellautomation:factorytalk_activation_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 5.00.00 up to (including) 5.01.01 Added Reference Type Rockwell Automation: https://www.rockwellautomation.com/en-us/trust-center/security-advisories/advisory.SD1741.html Types: Vendor Advisory -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Sep. 09, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description 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. Added CVSS V4.0 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 Added CWE CWE-306 Added Reference https://www.rockwellautomation.com/en-us/trust-center/security-advisories/advisory.SD1741.html