CVE-2025-7973
High
Description
A security issue exists in FactoryTalk ViewPoint version 14.0 or below due to improper handling of MSI repair operations. During a repair, attackers can hijack the cscript.exe console window, which runs with SYSTEM privileges. This can be exploited to spawn an elevated command prompt, enabling full privilege escalation.
SeverityHigh
CVSS8.5
Exploit probability—
ProductFactoryTalk® ViewPoint
PublishedAug 14, 2025
First seenAug 14, 2025
Weakness typeCWE-268CWE-268
How to fix
Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk® ViewPoint | Version 14.00 or below | — |
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