How severe is CVE-2025-9160?

CVE-2025-9160 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 7.0, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2025-9160 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-9160?

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-2025-9160 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-9160 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-27253.

When was CVE-2025-9160 published?

CVE-2025-9160 was published on 2025-09-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-9160

CVE-2025-9160 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 7.0. 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 4.0 base score 7.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (9th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-27253
Weakness: CWE-306
Published: 2025-09-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A code execution security issue exists in the affected product. An attacker with physical access could abuse the maintenance menu of the controller with a crafted payload. The security issue can result in arbitrary code execution.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-9160?: A code execution security issue exists in the affected product. An attacker with physical access could abuse the maintenance menu of the controller with a crafted payload. The security issue can result in arbitrary code execution.
How severe is CVE-2025-9160?: CVE-2025-9160 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 7.0, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2025-9160 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-9160?: 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-2025-9160 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-9160 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-27253.
When was CVE-2025-9160 published?: CVE-2025-9160 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.SD1746.html

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