How severe is CVE-2025-7970?

CVE-2025-7970 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2025-7970 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-7970?

CVE-2025-7970 affects Rockwellautomation Factorytalk Activation Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-7970?

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.

Does CVE-2025-7970 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-7970 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-27250.

When was CVE-2025-7970 published?

CVE-2025-7970 was published on 2025-09-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-7970

CVE-2025-7970 is a high-severity vulnerability in Rockwellautomation Factorytalk Activation Manager 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-306.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v4: 8.7
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-27250
Weakness: CWE-306
Affected product: Rockwellautomation Factorytalk Activation Manager
Published: 2025-09-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A security issue exists within FactoryTalk Activation Manager. An error in the implementation of cryptography within the software could allow attackers to decrypt traffic. This could result in data exposure, session hijacking, or full communication compromise.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-7970?: A security issue exists within FactoryTalk Activation Manager. An error in the implementation of cryptography within the software could allow attackers to decrypt traffic. This could result in data exposure, session hijacking, or full communication compromise.
How severe is CVE-2025-7970?: CVE-2025-7970 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2025-7970 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-7970?: CVE-2025-7970 affects Rockwellautomation Factorytalk Activation Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-7970?: 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.
Does CVE-2025-7970 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-7970 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-27250.
When was CVE-2025-7970 published?: CVE-2025-7970 was published on 2025-09-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.rockwellautomation.com/en-us/trust-center/security-advisories/advisory.SD1741.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:rockwellautomation:factorytalk_activation_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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