CVE-2021-32960

Name: CVE-2021-32960
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-04-01T23:15:09.817+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 2.34%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-32960 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk Services Platform v6.11 and earlier, if FactoryTalk Security is enabled and deployed contains a vulnerability that may allow a remote, authenticated attacker to bypass FactoryTalk Security policies based on the computer name. If successfully exploited, this may allow an attacker to have the same privileges as if they were logged on to the client machine.. EPSS estimates a 2.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk Services Platform v6.11 and earlier, if FactoryTalk Security is enabled and deployed contains a vulnerability that may allow a remote, authenticated attacker to bypass FactoryTalk Security policies based on the computer name. If successfully exploited, this may allow an attacker to have the same privileges as if they were logged on to the client machine.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

2.34%

81.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Rockwellautomation	Factorytalk Services Platform	<= 6.11.00

References

https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/answer_view/a_id/1131785Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-21-161-01Mitigation, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/answer_view/a_id/1131785Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-21-161-01Mitigation, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Apr 1, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-32960?

How severe is CVE-2021-32960?

CVE-2021-32960 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-32960?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2021-32960?

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Source: NVD / NIST