CVE-2025-9068
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Publication date: 2025-10-14

Last updated on: 2025-10-24

Assigner: Rockwell Automation

Description
A security issue exists within the Rockwell Automation Driver Package x64 Microsoft Installer File (MSI) repair functionality, installed with FTLinx. Authenticated attackers with valid Windows Users credentials can initiate a repair and hijack the resulting console window for vbpinstall.exe. This allows the launching of a command prompt running with SYSTEM-level privileges, allowing full access to all files, processes, and system resources.
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Published
2025-10-14
Last Modified
2025-10-24
Generated
2026-06-16
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2025-10-14
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2025-9068
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Vendor Product Version / Range
rockwellautomation factorytalk_linx to 6.50 (exc)
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CWE-NVD-CWE-noinfo
CWE-269 The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability exists in the Rockwell Automation Driver Package x64 Microsoft Installer (MSI) repair functionality installed with FactoryTalk Linx. Authenticated attackers with valid Windows user credentials can initiate a repair process and hijack the console window for vbpinstall.exe. This hijacking allows them to launch a command prompt running with SYSTEM-level privileges, which grants full access to all files, processes, and system resources on the affected system. [1]

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability allows an authenticated attacker to escalate their privileges to SYSTEM level on the affected system. This means the attacker gains full control over the system, including access to all files, running processes, and system resources. Such access can lead to unauthorized data access, system manipulation, installation of malicious software, and potentially complete compromise of the affected environment. [1]

Mitigation Strategies

Immediate steps to mitigate this vulnerability include installing the Microsoft patch that addresses the MSI repair issue and upgrading FactoryTalk Linx to version 6.50 or later. If upgrading is not possible, follow Rockwell Automation's security best practices to reduce risk. [1]

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