Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk Analytics PavilionX

Summary

A critical vulnerability, CVE-2025-14272, has been identified in Rockwell Automation's FactoryTalk Analytics PavilionX software, affecting versions prior to 7.01. The flaw stems from improper authorization enforcement in API endpoints, allowing unauthorized actors to execute privileged operations, including administrative tasks. Rockwell Automation recommends updating to version 7.01 or later.

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ICS Advisory Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk Analytics PavilionX Release DateJune 16, 2026 Alert CodeICSA-26-167-01 Related topics: Industrial Control System Vulnerabilities , Industrial Control Systems View CSAF Summary Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could result in an attacker executing privileged operations. The following versions of Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk Analytics PavilionX are affected: FactoryTalk Analytics PavilionX <7.01 (CVE-2025-14272) CVSS Vendor Equipment Vulnerabilities v3 7 Rockwell Automation Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk Analytics PavilionX Missing Authorization Background Critical Infrastructure Sectors: Critical Manufacturing Countries/Areas Deployed: Worldwide Company Headquarters Location: United States Vulnerabilities Expand All + CVE-2025-14272 A security issue was identified in Pavilion due to improper authorization enforcement in API endpoints. This vulnerability can allow an unauthorized actor to execute privileged operations, including user/role management and other administrative actions. View CVE Details Affected Products Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk Analytics PavilionX Vendor:Rockwell Automation Product Version:Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk Analytics PavilionX: <7.01 Product Status:known_affected Remediations Vendor fixRockwell Automation recommends users update FactoryTalk Analytics PavilionX software to version 7.01 or later. The upgrade can be downloaded from the Rockwell Automation Download Center: https://www.rockwellautomation.com/en-us/support/product/product-downloads.htmlhttps://www.rockwellautomation.com/en-us/support/product/product-downloads.html MitigationSee Rockwell Automation's SD1777 advisory for more information: https://www.rockwellautomation.com/en-us/trust-center/security-advisories/advisory.SD1777.htmlhttps://www.rockwellautomation.com/en-us/trust-center/security-advisories/advisory.SD1777.html Relevant CWE: CWE-862 Missing Authorization Metrics CVSS Version Base Score Base Severity Vector String 3.1 7 HIGH CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:L 4.0 8.3 HIGH CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N Acknowledgments Rockwell Automation reported these vulnerabilities to CISA Legal Notice and Terms of Use This product is provided subject to this Notification (https://www.cisa.gov/notification) and this Privacy & Use policy (https://www.cisa.gov/privacy-policy). Recommended Practices CISA recommends users take defensive measures to minimize the risk of exploitation of this vulnerability. Minimize network exposure for all control system devices and/or systems, ensuring they are not accessible from the internet. Locate control system networks and remote devices behind firewalls and isolating them from business networks. When remote access is required, use more secure methods, such as Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), recognizing VPNs may have vulnerabilities and should be updated to the most current version available. Also recognize VPN is only as secure as the connected devices. CISA reminds organizations to perform proper impact analysis and risk assessment prior to deploying defensive measures. CISA also provides a section for control systems security recommended practices on the ICS webpage on cisa.gov/ics. Several CISA products detailing cyber defense best practices are available for reading and download, including Improving Industrial Control Systems Cybersecurity with Defense-in-Depth Strategies. CISA encourages organizations to implement recommended cybersecurity strategies for proactive defense of ICS assets. Additional mitigation guidance and recommended practices are publicly available on the ICS webpage at cisa.gov/ics in the technical information paper, ICS-TIP-12-146-01B--Targeted Cyber Intrusion Detection and Mitigation Strategies. Organizations observing suspected malicious activity should follow established internal procedures and report findings to CISA for tracking and correlation against other incidents. No known public exploitation specifically targeting this vulnerability has been reported to CISA at this time. This vulnerability has a high attack complexity. Revision History Initial Release Date: 2026-06-16 Date Revision Summary 2026-06-16 1 Initial Republication of Rockwell Automation advisory SD1777 Legal Notice and Terms of Use This product is provided subject to this Notification and this Privacy & Use policy. Vendor Rockwell Automation Tags Sector: Critical Manufacturing Sector Topics: Industrial Control System Vulnerabilities, Industrial Control Systems Please share your thoughts We recently updated our anonymous product survey; we welcome your feedback. Related Advisories Jun 16, 2026 ICS Advisory | ICSA-26-167-04 Rockwell Automation CompactLogix Jun 16, 2026 ICS Advisory | ICSA-26-167-05 Rockwell Automation FLEX I/O EtherNet/IP Adapters Jun 16, 2026 ICS Advisory | ICSA-26-167-03 Rockwell Automation Logix 5370 & 5570 Controllers Vulnerable To Denial of Service Via CIP Jun 16, 2026 ICS Advisory | ICSA-26-167-02 Rockwell Automation RSLinx

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• cve — CVE-2025-14272

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