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Product Description
The ControlLogix® 5580 controller from Rockwell Automation delivers high-speed, multi-discipline control for discrete, motion, process, and safety applications, featuring enhanced security, integrated motion over EtherNet/IP.
Affected products and solution
Affected Product |
CVE |
Affected Software Version |
Corrected in Software Version |
Affected Catalog Numbers |
ControlLogix® 5580 |
CVE-2025-9166 |
Version 35.013 |
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Security Issue Details
Category |
Details |
CVE ID |
CVE-2025-9166 |
Impact |
A denial-of-service security issue exists in the affected product and version. The security issue stems from the controller repeatedly attempting to forward messages. The issue could result in a major nonrecoverable fault on the controller. |
CVSS 3.1 Base Score |
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CVSS 4.0 Base Score |
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CWEs |
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Known Exploited Vulnerability |
No (Not listed in KEV database) |
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 |
September 9, 2025 |
Initial release |
Glossary
· Known Exploited Vulnerability (KEV) database: an official list of security flaws that attackers have actively exploited
· Denial-of-Service (DoS): An attack that disrupts the normal functioning of a system, often by overwhelming it with requests.
· Major Nonrecoverable Fault (MNRF): an error that occurs in a system or device and prevents it from recovering or functioning properly
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