CVE-2021-27468 Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk AssetCentre SQL Injection

Critical 10.0 Published 23 Mar 2022 Updated 16 Apr 2025

Remote unauthenticated attackers can execute arbitrary SQL statements in Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk AssetCentre due to missing authentication in the AosService.rem service.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2021-27468?

CVE-2021-27468 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk AssetCentre, published on 23 Mar 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The AosService.rem service in Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk AssetCentre v10.00 and earlier exposes functions lacking proper authentication. This vulnerability may allow a remote, unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary SQL statements.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-27468?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Rockwellautomation Factorytalk Assetcentre.

How do I fix CVE-2021-27468?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-27468 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.

Is CVE-2021-27468 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-27468 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-96fc-rpmh-h3v4.