CVE-2025-7971

Studio 5000 Logix Designer® – Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability

Description

A security issues exists within Studio 5000 Logix Designer due to unsafe handling of environment variables. If the specified path lacks a valid file, Logix Designer crashes; However, it may be possible to execute malicious code without triggering a crash.

Category

7.3
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 4.0 •
EPSS 0.03%
Affected: Rockwell Automation Studio 5000 Logix Designer®
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.rockwellautomation.com/en-us/trust-center/security-advisories/advisory.SD1734.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-7971?
CVE-2025-7971 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-7971?
To fix CVE-2025-7971, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2025-7971 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-7971 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2025-7971?
CVE-2025-7971 affects Rockwell Automation Studio 5000 Logix Designer®.
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