CVE-2021-27474 Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk AssetCentre Use of Potentially Dangerous Function

Critical 10.0 Published 23 Mar 2022 Updated 16 Apr 2025

Remote unauthenticated attackers can modify sensitive data in Rockwell FactoryTalk AssetCentre due to unrestricted IIS remoting services.

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-2021-27474?

CVE-2021-27474 is a critical missing authorization 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

Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk AssetCentre v10.00 and earlier does not properly restrict all functions relating to IIS remoting services. This vulnerability may allow a remote, unauthenticated attacker to modify sensitive data in FactoryTalk AssetCentre.

Weakness: CWE-676

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-27474?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Rockwellautomation Factorytalk Assetcentre.

How do I fix CVE-2021-27474?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-27474 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2021-27474 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-27474 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-cg2f-j69h-xcx2.