CVE-2026-16675
Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk® Activation Manager - Privilege Escalation
CVSS Score
0.0
EPSS Score
0.0%
EPSS Percentile
0th
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.
| CWE | CWE-307 |
| Vendor | rockwell automation |
| Product | factorytalk® activation manager |
| Published | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Last Updated | Sep 1, 2026 |
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Affected Versions
Rockwell Automation / FactoryTalk® Activation Manager
Version 5.02 and below