CVE-2025-9161 (GCVE-0-2025-9161)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2025-09-09 12:57 – Updated: 2025-09-09 13:18
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Summary
A security issue exists within FactoryTalk Optix MQTT broker due to the lack of URI sanitization. This flaw enables the loading of remote Mosquito plugins, which can be used to achieve remote code execution.
Severity ?
7.3 (High)
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:P/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
CWE
  • CWE-77 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')
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Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk Optix Affected: All Versions 1.5.0 - 1.5.7
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