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Product Description
FactoryTalk® Activation Manager is a software tool that enables activation and management of Rockwell Automation products without physical media, using internet-based activation files and multiple licensing options.
Affected Products and Solution
Affected Product |
CVE |
Affected Software Version |
Corrected in Software Version |
Affected Catalog Numbers |
FactoryTalk® Activation Manager |
CVE-2026-16675 |
V5.02 and below |
V5.03 |
None |
Security Issue Details for CVE-2026-16675
Category |
Details |
CVE ID |
CVE-2026-16675 |
Impact |
A privilege escalation security issue exists within FactoryTalk® Activation Manager. The security issue stems from custom actions in the installer that spawn visible console windows running with SYSTEM privileges during installation or repair operations. An authenticated attacker with Windows credentials could hijack these console windows to obtain a SYSTEM-level command prompt, allowing full access to all files, processes, and system resources. |
CVSS 3.1 Base Score |
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CVSS 4.0 Base Score |
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CWE |
CWE-307: Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts |
Known Exploited Vulnerability |
No |
Mitigations and Workarounds
Customers using the affected software, who are not able to upgrade to one of the corrected versions, should use our security best practices.
Revision History
Revision |
Date |
Description |
1.0 |
9/1/2026 |
Initial release |
Glossary:
· SYSTEM-level privileges: Access or execution rights equivalent to the Windows operating system's highest authority, allowing full control over all processes, files, and configurations.
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