CVE-2025-7972: Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk® Linx Network Browser Security Bypass Vulnerability

Published Aug 14, 2025
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Updated

A security issue exists within the FactoryTalk Linx Network Browser. By modifying the process.env.NODEENV to ‘development’, the attacker can disable FTSP token validation. This bypass allows access to create, update, and delete FTLinx drivers.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk Linx Network Browser
rockwellautomation Factorytalk Linx<6.50

Remediation

Information

Upgrade to version 6.50 or later.

Event History

Aug 14, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:47 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:47 PM
RemedyDescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-7972?

CVE-2025-7972 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to bypass FTSP token validation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-7972?

To fix CVE-2025-7972, ensure that the process.env.NODE_ENV is not set to 'development' in the FactoryTalk Linx Network Browser.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2025-7972?

CVE-2025-7972 affects the Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk Linx Network Browser.

4

What actions can be taken by exploiting CVE-2025-7972?

Exploitation of CVE-2025-7972 allows an attacker to create, update, and delete FTLinx drivers without proper authorization.

5

Is there any public information available about CVE-2025-7972?

Yes, additional details regarding CVE-2025-7972 can typically be found in security advisories from Rockwell Automation.

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