CVE-2023-1834

Name: CVE-2023-1834
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-05-11T19:15:09.283+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.1/10EPSS 1.25%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-1834 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Rockwell Automation was made aware that Kinetix 5500 drives, manufactured between May 2022 and January 2023, and are running v7.13 may have the telnet and FTP ports open by default. This could potentially allow attackers unauthorized access to the device through the open ports.. EPSS estimates a 1.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Rockwell Automation was made aware that Kinetix 5500 drives, manufactured between May 2022 and January 2023, and are running v7.13 may have the telnet and FTP ports open by default. This could potentially allow attackers unauthorized access to the device through the open ports.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.25%

65.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Rockwellautomation	Kinetix 5500 Firmware	7.13

References

https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/answer_view/a_id/1139441Permissions Required
https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-23-131-09Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/answer_view/a_id/1139441Permissions Required

Timeline

Published: May 11, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-1834?

How severe is CVE-2023-1834?

CVE-2023-1834 has a CVSS score of 9.1/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-1834?

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-2023-1834?

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Source: NVD / NIST