Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in FactoryTalk ViewPoint by Rockwell Automation
CVE-2025-7973

8.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Rockwell Automation
Status
Factorytalk® VieWPoint
Vendor
CVE Published:
14 August 2025

What is CVE-2025-7973?

A security issue in FactoryTalk ViewPoint versions up to 14.0 arises from improper handling of MSI repair processes. During such repairs, attackers can exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized control over the cscript.exe console window, which operates with SYSTEM-level privileges. This exploitation could lead to the creation of an elevated command prompt, allowing attackers to execute commands with full system privileges, posing a significant risk to affected systems.

Affected Version(s)

FactoryTalk® ViewPoint Version 14.00 or below

References

https://www.rockwellautomation.com/en-us/trust-center/sec...

CVSS V4

Score:
8.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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