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    "category": "csaf_security_advisory",
    "csaf_version": "2.0",
    "distribution": {
      "text": "Disclosure is not limited",
      "tlp": {
        "label": "WHITE",
        "url": "https://us-cert.cisa.gov/tlp/"
      }
    },
    "lang": "en-US",
    "notes": [
      {
        "category": "legal_disclaimer",
        "text": "All information products included in https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics are provided \"as is\" for informational purposes only. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) does not provide any warranties of any kind regarding any information contained within. DHS does not endorse any commercial product or service, referenced in this product or otherwise. Further dissemination of this product is governed by the Traffic Light Protocol (TLP) marking in the header. For more information about TLP, see https://us-cert.cisa.gov/tlp/.",
        "title": "Legal Notice"
      },
      {
        "category": "general",
        "text": "This CSAF advisory was extracted from unstructured data and may contain inaccuracies. If you notice any errors, please reach out to the designated contact at CISA CSAF: central@cisa.dhs.gov",
        "title": "CISA Disclaimer"
      },
      {
        "category": "general",
        "text": "CISA recommends users take defensive measures to minimize the risk of exploitation.",
        "title": "Recommended Practices"
      },
      {
        "category": "general",
        "text": "Minimize network exposure for all control system devices and/or systems, ensuring they are not accessible from the internet.",
        "title": "Recommended Practices"
      },
      {
        "category": "general",
        "text": "Locate control system networks and remote devices behind firewalls and isolating them from business networks.",
        "title": "Recommended Practices"
      },
      {
        "category": "general",
        "text": "When remote access is required, use more secure methods, such as Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). Recognize VPNs may have vulnerabilities, should be updated to the most recent version available, and are only as secure as the connected devices.",
        "title": "Recommended Practices"
      },
      {
        "category": "general",
        "text": "CISA reminds organizations to perform proper impact analysis and risk assessment prior to deploying defensive measures.",
        "title": "Recommended Practices"
      },
      {
        "category": "general",
        "text": "CISA also provides a section for control systems security recommended practices on the ICS webpage on cisa.gov. 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.",
        "title": "Recommended Practices"
      },
      {
        "category": "general",
        "text": "CISA encourages organizations to implement recommended cybersecurity strategies for proactive defense of ICS assets.",
        "title": "Recommended Practices"
      },
      {
        "category": "general",
        "text": "Additional mitigation guidance and recommended practices are publicly available on the ICS webpage at cisa.gov in the technical information paper, ICS-TIP-12-146-01B--Targeted Cyber Intrusion Detection and Mitigation Strategies.",
        "title": "Recommended Practices"
      },
      {
        "category": "general",
        "text": "Organizations observing suspected malicious activity should follow established internal procedures and report findings to CISA for tracking and correlation against other incidents.",
        "title": "Recommended Practices"
      },
      {
        "category": "general",
        "text": "CISA also recommends users take the following measures to protect themselves from social engineering attacks: Do not click web links or open attachments in unsolicited email messages. Refer to Recognizing and Avoiding Email Scams for more information on avoiding email scams. Refer to Avoiding Social Engineering and Phishing Attacks for more information on social engineering attacks.",
        "title": "Recommended Practices"
      }
    ],
    "publisher": {
      "category": "coordinator",
      "contact_details": "central@cisa.dhs.gov",
      "name": "CISA",
      "namespace": "https://www.cisa.gov/"
    },
    "references": [
      {
        "category": "self",
        "summary": "ICS Advisory ICSA-16-173-03 JSON",
        "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/cisagov/CSAF/develop/csaf_files/OT/white/2016/icsa-16-173-03.json"
      },
      {
        "category": "self",
        "summary": "ICS Advisory ICSA-16-173-03 - Web Version",
        "url": "https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-16-173-03"
      },
      {
        "category": "external",
        "summary": "Recommended Practices",
        "url": "https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/alerts/ICS-ALERT-10-301-01"
      },
      {
        "category": "external",
        "summary": "Recommended Practices",
        "url": "https://www.cisa.gov/resources-tools/resources/ics-recommended-practices"
      },
      {
        "category": "external",
        "summary": "Recommended Practices",
        "url": "https://www.cisa.gov/topics/industrial-control-systems"
      },
      {
        "category": "external",
        "summary": "Recommended Practices",
        "url": "https://us-cert.cisa.gov/sites/default/files/recommended_practices/NCCIC_ICS-CERT_Defense_in_Depth_2016_S508C.pdf"
      },
      {
        "category": "external",
        "summary": "Recommended Practices",
        "url": "https://www.cisa.gov/sites/default/files/publications/Cybersecurity_Best_Practices_for_Industrial_Control_Systems.pdf"
      },
      {
        "category": "external",
        "summary": "Recommended Practices",
        "url": "https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/tips/ICS-TIP-12-146-01B"
      },
      {
        "category": "external",
        "summary": "Recommended Practices",
        "url": "https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/sites/default/files/publications/emailscams0905.pdf"
      },
      {
        "category": "external",
        "summary": "Recommended Practices",
        "url": "https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ncas/tips/ST04-014"
      }
    ],
    "title": "Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk EnergyMetrix Vulnerabilities",
    "tracking": {
      "current_release_date": "2025-06-09T17:21:46.144304Z",
      "generator": {
        "date": "2025-06-09T17:21:46.144180Z",
        "engine": {
          "name": "CISA CSAF Generator",
          "version": "1.0.0"
        }
      },
      "id": "ICSA-16-173-03",
      "initial_release_date": "2016-03-25T06:00:00.000000Z",
      "revision_history": [
        {
          "date": "2016-03-25T06:00:00.000000Z",
          "legacy_version": "Initial",
          "number": "1",
          "summary": "Initial Publication"
        },
        {
          "date": "2025-06-09T17:21:46.144304Z",
          "legacy_version": "CSAF Conversion",
          "number": "2",
          "summary": "Advisory converted into a CSAF"
        }
      ],
      "status": "final",
      "version": "2"
    }
  },
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      {
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          {
            "branches": [
              {
                "category": "product_version_range",
                "name": "\u003c=2.10.00",
                "product": {
                  "name": "Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk EnergyMetrix: \u003c=2.10.00",
                  "product_id": "CSAFPID-0001"
                }
              }
            ],
            "category": "product_name",
            "name": "FactoryTalk EnergyMetrix"
          }
        ],
        "category": "vendor",
        "name": "Rockwell Automation"
      }
    ]
  },
  "vulnerabilities": [
    {
      "cve": "CVE-2016-4531",
      "cwe": {
        "id": "CWE-613",
        "name": "Insufficient Session Expiration"
      },
      "notes": [
        {
          "category": "summary",
          "text": "Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk EnergyMetrix before 2.20.00 does not invalidate credentials upon a logout action, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access by leveraging an unattended workstation.",
          "title": "Vulnerability Summary"
        }
      ],
      "product_status": {
        "known_affected": [
          "CSAFPID-0001"
        ]
      },
      "remediations": [
        {
          "category": "mitigation",
          "details": "Rockwell Automation has released Version 2.20.00 and Version 2.30.00, which both address the identified vulnerabilities. Rockwell Automation recommends that FactoryTalk EnergyMetrix users install Version 2.30.00 or the latest version. Rockwell Automation\u2019s new versions, Version 2.20.00 and Version 2.30.00, are available at the following URL, with a valid account: (http://compatibility.rockwellautomation.com/Pages/MultiProductDownload.aspx?famID=1\u0026crumb=112)",
          "product_ids": [
            "CSAFPID-0001"
          ],
          "url": "http://compatibility.rockwellautomation.com/Pages/MultiProductDownload.aspx?famID=1\u0026crumb=112"
        },
        {
          "category": "mitigation",
          "details": "In addition to applying the latest software version, Rockwell Automation recommends applying the following additional mitigations, when possible: Ensure that the least-privilege user principle is followed, and user/service account access to shared resources (such as a database) is only granted with the minimum amount of rights that are needed. Configure and enable HTTPS on your FactoryTalk EnergyMetrix server, which will help protect the confidentiality and integrity of information exchanged between the web browser and server. Use trusted software, software patches, antivirus/antimalware programs and interact only with trusted web sites and attachments. Employ training and awareness programs to educate users on the warning signs of a phishing or social engineering attack.",
          "product_ids": [
            "CSAFPID-0001"
          ]
        },
        {
          "category": "mitigation",
          "details": "Rockwell Automation\u2019s security notification is available at the following URL with a valid account: (https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/866393)",
          "product_ids": [
            "CSAFPID-0001"
          ],
          "url": "https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/866393"
        }
      ],
      "scores": [
        {
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            "baseSeverity": "HIGH",
            "vectorString": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L",
            "version": "3.0"
          },
          "products": [
            "CSAFPID-0001"
          ]
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "cve": "CVE-2016-4522",
      "cwe": {
        "id": "CWE-89",
        "name": "Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command (\u0027SQL Injection\u0027)"
      },
      "notes": [
        {
          "category": "summary",
          "text": "SQL injection vulnerability in Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk EnergyMetrix before 2.20.00 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via unspecified vectors.",
          "title": "Vulnerability Summary"
        }
      ],
      "product_status": {
        "known_affected": [
          "CSAFPID-0001"
        ]
      },
      "remediations": [
        {
          "category": "mitigation",
          "details": "Rockwell Automation has released Version 2.20.00 and Version 2.30.00, which both address the identified vulnerabilities. Rockwell Automation recommends that FactoryTalk EnergyMetrix users install Version 2.30.00 or the latest version. Rockwell Automation\u2019s new versions, Version 2.20.00 and Version 2.30.00, are available at the following URL, with a valid account: (http://compatibility.rockwellautomation.com/Pages/MultiProductDownload.aspx?famID=1\u0026crumb=112)",
          "product_ids": [
            "CSAFPID-0001"
          ],
          "url": "http://compatibility.rockwellautomation.com/Pages/MultiProductDownload.aspx?famID=1\u0026crumb=112"
        },
        {
          "category": "mitigation",
          "details": "In addition to applying the latest software version, Rockwell Automation recommends applying the following additional mitigations, when possible: Ensure that the least-privilege user principle is followed, and user/service account access to shared resources (such as a database) is only granted with the minimum amount of rights that are needed. Configure and enable HTTPS on your FactoryTalk EnergyMetrix server, which will help protect the confidentiality and integrity of information exchanged between the web browser and server. Use trusted software, software patches, antivirus/antimalware programs and interact only with trusted web sites and attachments. Employ training and awareness programs to educate users on the warning signs of a phishing or social engineering attack.",
          "product_ids": [
            "CSAFPID-0001"
          ]
        },
        {
          "category": "mitigation",
          "details": "Rockwell Automation\u2019s security notification is available at the following URL with a valid account: (https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/866393)",
          "product_ids": [
            "CSAFPID-0001"
          ],
          "url": "https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/866393"
        }
      ],
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            "vectorString": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L",
            "version": "3.0"
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}