Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk Services Platform

Risk Summary

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow remote, authenticated users to bypass FactoryTalk Security policies that are based on a computer name.

CVEs (1)

Remediations

• Rockwell Automation encourages those using the affected software to update to FactoryTalk Services Platform v6.20 or later to address the associated risk.
• When possible, do not utilize remote desktop connections.
• Use Microsoft Event Logger or similar event logging application to monitor atypical remote desktop connections and disconnections. Information on Setting up Windows Event Logs is available at Knowledgebase Article QA5965
• Run all software as User, not as an Administrator, to minimize the impact of malicious code on the infected system.
• Ensure the least-privilege user principle is followed, and user/service account access to shared resources (such as a database) is only granted with a minimum number of rights as needed.
• When remote access is required, use secure methods, such as virtual private networks (VPNs), recognizing that VPNs may have vulnerabilities and should be updated to the most current version available. Also recognize VPN is only as secure as the connected devices.
• Please see the Rockwell Automation publication regarding this issue for more information.

Affected Vendors

Affected Products (1)

Affected Sectors

Chemical, Commercial Facilities, Critical Manufacturing, Energy, Government Facilities, Water and Wastewater Systems