CVE-2025-24479 FactoryTalk® View Machine Edition - Local Code Injection
Local attackers can execute arbitrary code with higher privileges due to a default Windows setting in FactoryTalk View Machine Edition.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2025-24479?
CVE-2025-24479 is a high-severity vulnerability in Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk View Machine Edition, published on 28 Jan 2025. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A Local Code Execution Vulnerability exists in the product and version listed above. The vulnerability is due to a default setting in Windows and allows access to the Command Prompt as a higher privileged user.
Weakness: CWE-863
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-24479?
How do I fix CVE-2025-24479?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-24479 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2025-24479 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-24479 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5q2h-rcfj-xc9g.