High severity · published Sep 1, 2026
CVE-2026-16675
Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk® Activation Manager - Privilege Escalation
8.5
CVSS
0.1%
EPSS
No
On KEV
Description
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.
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)0.1% · higher than 3% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
FA
FactoryTalk® Activation Manager · Rockwell Automation
Version 5.02 and below · source: vendor
In the news
VulnerabilityHigh
Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk Activation Manager
View CSAF Summary The following versions of Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk Activation Manager are affected: FactoryTalk Activation Manager V5.02_and_below (CVE-2026-16675) CVSS Vendor Equipment Vulnerabilities v3 7.8 Rockwell Automation Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk Activation Manager Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts Background Critical Infrastructure Sectors: Critical Manufacturing Countries/Areas Deployed: Worldwide Company Headquarters Location: United States Vulnerabilities Expand All + CVE-2026-16675 A privilege escalation vulnerability exists within FactoryTalk Activation Manager. The vulnerability 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. View CVE Details Affected Products Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk Activation Manager Vendor: Rockwell Automation Product Version: Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk Activation Manager V5.02_and_below Product Status: known_affected Remediations Vendor fix Rockwell Automation recommends users update to software version V5.03. Mitigation Customers using the affected software who are not a...
Sep 1, 2026·CISA Advisories
Affected product
FA
FactoryTalk® Activation Manager
Rockwell Automation
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