CVE-2018-10619
mediumpriority · track · 42EPSS 0.027 · 86 %ileexploit · PoCEUUSEPSS · scored 2026-10-26
An unquoted search path or element in RSLinx Classic Versions 3.90.01 and prior and FactoryTalk Linx Gateway Versions 3.90.00 and prior may allow an authorized, but non-privileged local user to execute arbitrary code and allow a threat actor to escalate user privileges on the affected workstation.
remediations
Vendor fix, mitigation, or workaround guidance, as published by each source.
A vendor fix is available.
- FixedFactoryTalk Linx Gatewaycisa_csaf_ot
FactoryTalk Linx Gateway Versions 3.90.00 and prior, update to FactoryTalk Linx Gateway v6.00.00 or later available at:
https://compatibility.rockwellautomation.com/Pages/MultiProductDownload.aspx?crumb=112 - FixedRSLinx Classiccisa_csaf_ot
FactoryTalk Linx Gateway Versions 3.90.00 and prior, update to FactoryTalk Linx Gateway v6.00.00 or later available at:
https://compatibility.rockwellautomation.com/Pages/MultiProductDownload.aspx?crumb=112 - MitigationFactoryTalk Linx Gatewaycisa_csaf_ot
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 amount of rights as needed.
- MitigationRSLinx Classiccisa_csaf_ot
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 amount of rights as needed.
cvss
Technical severity, 0–10. One row per scoring source.
base score 0–10 · higher = more severe · hover a vector to decode⚠ sources disagree · medium–high · 4.6–8.8
weaknesses
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exploits (1)
Public proof-of-concept and weaponised exploit code.
affected products (7)
Products and version ranges known to be affected.
- ICS-CERT Rockwell Automation RSLinx Classic and FactoryTalk Linx Gateway≤ RSLinx Classic Versions 3.90.01 and prior, FactoryTalk Linx Gateway Versions 3.90.00 and prior.enisa_euvdEU
- rockwellautomation factorytalk linx gateway< 3.90.00nvdUScpe:2.3:a:rockwellautomation:factorytalk_linx_gateway:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- rockwellautomation rslinx classic< 3.90.01nvdUScpe:2.3:a:rockwellautomation:rslinx_classic:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
advisories (1)
Vendor and ecosystem advisories describing this.
- ICSA-18-158-01Rockwell Automation RSLinx Classic and FactoryTalk Linx Gateway2018-06-07icsa · cisa_csaf_otUS
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an authorized, but non-privileged local user to execute arbitrary code and allow a threat actor to escalate user privileges on the affected workstation.
also known as (3)
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sources
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references (10)
External citations — patches, advisories, analysis.
- https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-158-01cnnvd
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44892/cnnvd
- https://www.rockwellautomation.comPatchcnnvd
- https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104415cnnvd
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104415enisa_euvd
- https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-158-01enisa_euvd
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44892/enisa_euvd
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104415Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entrynvd
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