CVE-2025-9063
📋 TL;DR
An authentication bypass vulnerability in FactoryTalk View Machine Edition's Web Browser ActiveX control allows attackers to gain unauthorized access to PanelView Plus 7 Series B devices. This enables access to file systems, diagnostic information, and event logs without valid credentials. Industrial organizations using these Rockwell Automation products are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- FactoryTalk View Machine Edition
- PanelView Plus 7 Series B
📦 What is this software?
Factorytalk View by Rockwellautomation
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete compromise of industrial control systems, unauthorized access to sensitive operational data, potential manipulation of industrial processes, and disruption of manufacturing operations.
Likely Case
Unauthorized access to device file systems, theft of diagnostic information and event logs, potential reconnaissance for further attacks on industrial networks.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if devices are properly segmented, have network access controls, and are monitored for anomalous access patterns.
🎯 Exploit Status
Authentication bypass suggests straightforward exploitation once access to the control is obtained
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: FactoryTalk View Machine Edition 13.00.00
Vendor Advisory: https://www.rockwellautomation.com/en-us/trust-center/security-advisories/advisory.SD1753.html
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Download FactoryTalk View Machine Edition 13.00.00 from Rockwell Automation. 2. Install the update on affected systems. 3. Restart systems to apply changes. 4. Verify the update was successful.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable ActiveX Control
windowsDisable the vulnerable Web Browser ActiveX control to prevent exploitation
Use Windows Group Policy or registry settings to disable the specific ActiveX control
Network Segmentation
allIsolate affected devices from untrusted networks
Configure firewall rules to restrict access to PanelView devices
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict network segmentation to isolate affected devices
- Deploy network monitoring and intrusion detection for anomalous access patterns
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check FactoryTalk View Machine Edition version - if below 13.00.00, the system is vulnerableCheck Version:
Check version in FactoryTalk View Machine Edition application or Windows Programs and FeaturesVerify Fix Applied:
Verify FactoryTalk View Machine Edition version is 13.00.00 or higher📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unauthorized access attempts to PanelView devices
- Unexpected file system access patterns
- Anomalous diagnostic information retrieval
Network Indicators:
- Unexpected traffic to PanelView Plus 7 devices
- ActiveX control access from unauthorized sources
SIEM Query:
source_ip=* AND dest_ip=PanelView_IP AND (event_type="authentication_bypass" OR protocol="ActiveX")