CVE-2025-0497: A data exposure vulnerability exists in all versions prior to V15.00.001 of Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk® A

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-0497?

factorytalk assetcentre: upgrade to 15.00.01. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-0497 being exploited?

CVE-2025-0497 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2025-0497 affect?

CVE-2025-0497 affects factorytalk assetcentre. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). A data exposure vulnerability exists in all versions prior to V15.00.001 of Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk® AssetCentre. The vulnerability exists due to storing credentials in the configuration file of EventLogAttachmentExtractor, ArchiveE

Q: How urgent is CVE-2025-0497?

Priority 46/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2025-0497 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting factorytalk assetcentre. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A data exposure vulnerability exists in all versions prior to V15.00.001 of Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk® AssetCentre. The vulnerability exists due to storing credentials in the configuration file of EventLogAttachmentExtractor, ArchiveExtractor, LogCleanUp, or ArchiveLogCleanUp packages.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 74%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-522
Published	2025-01-30
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Rockwell Automation · Vendor: rockwellautomation

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-01-30 18:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:26 UTCUpdated Record last modified

rockwellautomation factorytalk assetcentre UPGRADE

Affected: < 15.00.01

Fixed in: 15.00.01

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy factorytalk-assetcentre || rpm -q factorytalk-assetcentre || factorytalk-assetcentre --version

2. UPGRADE to 15.00.01 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade factorytalk-assetcentre

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade factorytalk-assetcentre

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-0497?

factorytalk assetcentre: upgrade to 15.00.01. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-0497 being exploited?

CVE-2025-0497 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2025-0497 affect?

CVE-2025-0497 affects factorytalk assetcentre. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). A data exposure vulnerability exists in all versions prior to V15.00.001 of Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk® AssetCentre. The vulnerability exists due to storing credentials in the configuration file of EventLogAttachmentExtractor, ArchiveE

How urgent is CVE-2025-0497?

Priority 46/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

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