What is CVE-2025-9068?

CVE-2025-9068 is a high-severity vulnerability in Rockwell Automation Factorytalk Linx, classified under Improper Privilege Management. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2025-10-14.

How severe is CVE-2025-9068?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.

Privilege escalation in Rockwell Automation Factorytalk Linx

CVE-2025-9068

A security issue exists within the Rockwell Automation Driver Package x64 Microsoft Installer File (MSI) repair functionality, installed with FTLinx. Authenticated attackers with valid Windows Users credentials can initiate a repair and hi…

Vulnerability class: Privilege Escalation

EPSS: 0.002 (6.2th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Rockwell Automation Factorytalk Linx — versions 6.40 and prior
Rockwellautomation Factorytalk_linx

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-269 — Improper Privilege Management

References

PSIRT@rockwellautomation.com (Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-9068?: CVE-2025-9068 is a high-severity vulnerability in Rockwell Automation Factorytalk Linx, classified under Improper Privilege Management. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2025-10-14.
How severe is CVE-2025-9068?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.