CVE-2025-9068

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.17%

Last modified

CVE-2025-9068 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A security issue exists within the Rockwell Automation Driver Package x64 Microsoft Installer File (MSI) repair functionality, installed with FTLinx. Authenticated attackers with valid Windows Users credentials can initiate a repair and hijack the resulting console window for vbpinstall.exe. EPSS estimates a 0.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A security issue exists within the Rockwell Automation Driver Package x64 Microsoft Installer File (MSI) repair functionality, installed with FTLinx. Authenticated attackers with valid Windows Users credentials can initiate a repair and hijack the resulting console window for vbpinstall.exe. This allows the launching of a command prompt running with SYSTEM-level privileges, allowing full access to all files, processes, and system resources.

Metrics

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
RockwellautomationFactorytalk Linx< 6.50

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-9068?
A security issue exists within the Rockwell Automation Driver Package x64 Microsoft Installer File (MSI) repair functionality, installed with FTLinx. Authenticated attackers with valid Windows Users credentials can initiate a repair and hijack the resulting console window for vbpinstall.exe. This allows the launching of a command prompt running with SYSTEM-level privileges, allowing full access to all files, processes, and system resources.
How severe is CVE-2025-9068?
CVE-2025-9068 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-9068?
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