CVE-2023-46290

Name: CVE-2023-46290
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-10-27T19:15:41.56+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 2.72%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-46290 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Due to inadequate code logic, a previously unauthenticated threat actor could potentially obtain a local Windows OS user token through the FactoryTalk® Services Platform web service and then use the token to log in into FactoryTalk® Services Platform . This vulnerability can only be exploited if the authorized user did not previously log in into the FactoryTalk® Services Platform web service. . EPSS estimates a 2.72% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Due to inadequate code logic, a previously unauthenticated threat actor could potentially obtain a local Windows OS user token through the FactoryTalk® Services Platform web service and then use the token to log in into FactoryTalk® Services Platform . This vulnerability can only be exploited if the authorized user did not previously log in into the FactoryTalk® Services Platform web service.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.72%

84.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Rockwellautomation	Factorytalk Services Platform	< 2.80

References

https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/answer_view/a_id/1141165Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/answer_view/a_id/1141165Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 27, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-46290?

How severe is CVE-2023-46290?

CVE-2023-46290 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.72% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-46290?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST