CVE-2025-7970: A security issue exists within FactoryTalk Activation Manager

Routine

HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2025-7970 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting factorytalk activation manager. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A security issue exists within FactoryTalk Activation Manager. An error in the implementation of cryptography within the software could allow attackers to decrypt traffic. This could result in data exposure, session hijacking, or full communication compromise.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 70%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-306
Published	2025-09-09
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

2025-09-09 13:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 10:06 UTCUpdated Record last modified

rockwellautomation factorytalk activation manager UPGRADE

Affected: >= 5.00.00 and <= 5.01.01

Fixed in: newer than 5.01.01

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.00.00

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy factorytalk-activation-manager || rpm -q factorytalk-activation-manager || factorytalk-activation-manager --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 5.01.01 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade factorytalk-activation-manager

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade factorytalk-activation-manager

Note

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

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 5.00.00 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison factorytalk-activation-manager sudo apt install factorytalk-activation-manager=<VERSION_BEFORE_5.00.00> sudo apt-mark hold factorytalk-activation-manager

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list factorytalk-activation-manager sudo dnf downgrade factorytalk-activation-manager-<VERSION_BEFORE_5.00.00> sudo dnf versionlock add factorytalk-activation-manager

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-7970?

factorytalk activation manager: upgrade to newer than 5.01.01. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-7970 being exploited?

CVE-2025-7970 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-2025-7970 affect?

CVE-2025-7970 affects factorytalk activation manager. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). A security issue exists within FactoryTalk Activation Manager. An error in the implementation of cryptography within the software could allow attackers to decrypt traffic. This could result in data exposure, session hijacking, or full comm

How urgent is CVE-2025-7970?

Priority 39/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

References

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