How severe is CVE-2023-46290?

CVE-2023-46290 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-46290 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-46290?

CVE-2023-46290 affects Rockwellautomation Factorytalk Services Platform. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-46290?

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-2023-46290 published?

CVE-2023-46290 was published on 2023-10-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-46290

CVE-2023-46290 is a high-severity vulnerability in Rockwellautomation Factorytalk Services Platform with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Rockwellautomation Factorytalk Services Platform
Published: 2023-10-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Due to inadequate code logic, a previously unauthenticated threat actor could potentially obtain a local Windows OS user token through the FactoryTalk® Services Platform web service and then use the token to log in into FactoryTalk® Services Platform . This vulnerability can only be exploited if the authorized user did not previously log in into the FactoryTalk® Services Platform web service.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-46290?: Due to inadequate code logic, a previously unauthenticated threat actor could potentially obtain a local Windows OS user token through the FactoryTalk® Services Platform web service and then use the token to log in into FactoryTalk® Services Platform . This vulnerability can only be exploited if the authorized user did not previously log in into the FactoryTalk® Services Platform web service.
How severe is CVE-2023-46290?: CVE-2023-46290 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-46290 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-46290?: CVE-2023-46290 affects Rockwellautomation Factorytalk Services Platform. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-46290?: 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-2023-46290 published?: CVE-2023-46290 was published on 2023-10-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/answer_view/a_id/1141165

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:rockwellautomation:factorytalk_services_platform:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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