Rockwell Automation Alert: Vulnerability Could Trigger Factory Reset Nightmare

Attention all ControlLogix and CompactLogix users: there’s a new vulnerability in town! With a CVSS score of 8.7, this flaw in Rockwell Automation devices could leave your systems as unresponsive as a Monday morning. Make sure to update your software or risk a factory reset…

Hot Take:

Rockwell Automation’s latest vulnerability is like that one friend who always needs a factory reset after a wild night out. Time to patch up those controllers before they throw a tantrum!

Key Points:

  • CVSS v4 score of 8.7 – this bug means business.
  • Affects various Rockwell Automation controllers including ControlLogix and CompactLogix.
  • Vulnerability: Improper Input Validation, leading to a denial-of-service.
  • Exploitable remotely with low complexity – hackers love an easy target.
  • Mitigations available, but upgrading is better than hoping for the best.

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