How severe is CVE-2023-46289?

CVE-2023-46289 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-46289 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-46289?

CVE-2023-46289 affects Rockwellautomation Factorytalk View. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-46289?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2023-46289 published?

CVE-2023-46289 was published on 2023-10-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-46289

CVE-2023-46289 is a high-severity vulnerability in Rockwellautomation Factorytalk View with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Rockwellautomation Factorytalk View
Published: 2023-10-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk View Site Edition insufficiently validates user input, which could potentially allow threat actors to send malicious data bringing the product offline. If exploited, the product would become unavailable and require a restart to recover resulting in a denial-of-service condition.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-46289?: Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk View Site Edition insufficiently validates user input, which could potentially allow threat actors to send malicious data bringing the product offline. If exploited, the product would become unavailable and require a restart to recover resulting in a denial-of-service condition.
How severe is CVE-2023-46289?: CVE-2023-46289 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-46289 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-46289?: CVE-2023-46289 affects Rockwellautomation Factorytalk View. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-46289?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-46289 published?: CVE-2023-46289 was published on 2023-10-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/answer_view/a_id/1141167

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:rockwellautomation:factorytalk_view:*:*:*:*:site_edition:*:*:*

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