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HIGH · 8.8

CVE-2025-9161

A security issue exists within FactoryTalk Optix MQTT broker due to the lack of URI sanitization. This flaw enables the loading of remote Mosquito plugins, which can be used to achieve remote code exe...

Vulnerability Description

A security issue exists within FactoryTalk Optix MQTT broker due to the lack of URI sanitization. This flaw enables the loading of remote Mosquito plugins, which can be used to achieve remote code execution.

CVSS Score

8.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
RockwellautomationFactorytalk Optix>= 1.5.0, < 1.6.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-77

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-9161?

CVE-2025-9161 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). A security issue exists within FactoryTalk Optix MQTT broker due to the lack of URI sanitization. This flaw enables the loading of remote Mosquito plugins, which can be used to achieve remote code exe...

How severe is CVE-2025-9161?

CVE-2025-9161 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2025-9161?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Rockwellautomation Factorytalk Optix.