CVE-2026-16675 Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk® Activation Manager - Privilege Escalation
An authenticated attacker can hijack installer console windows to gain SYSTEM privileges, enabling full control over the host system.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-16675?
CVE-2026-16675 is a high-severity vulnerability in Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk® Activation Manager, published on 1 Sep 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A privilege escalation security issue exists within FactoryTalk® Activation Manager. The security issue stems from custom actions in the installer that spawn visible console windows running with SYSTEM privileges during installation or repair operations. An authenticated attacker with Windows credentials could hijack these console windows to obtain a SYSTEM-level command prompt, allowing full access to all files, processes, and system resources.
Weakness: CWE-307
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-16675?
How do I fix CVE-2026-16675?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-16675 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2026-16675 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-16675 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8hp8-739v-6gxv.