CVE-2025-7972

A security issue exists within the FactoryTalk Linx Network Browser. By modifying the process.env.NODE_ENV to ‘development’, the attacker can disable FTSP token validation. This bypass allows access to create, update, and delete FTLinx drivers.

CVSS v3 9.1 CRITICAL

9.1^/10

CVSS v3 : CRITICAL

Vector :

Exploitability : 3.9 / Impact : 5.2

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact NONE

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://www.rockwellautomation.com/en-us/trust-center/security-advisories/advisory.SD1735.html	Vendor Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:rockwellautomation:factorytalk_linx:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2025-08-14 15:15

Updated : 2025-10-29 20:30

NVD link : CVE-2025-7972

Mitre link : CVE-2025-7972

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2025-7972

JSON object : View

Products Affected

rockwellautomation

factorytalk_linx

CWE

CWE-286

Incorrect User Management

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