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
Published Jun 7, 2018
7.8
HIGHCVSS 3.0
EPSS 2.76%
Description
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.
Affected products
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- Version RSLinx Classic Versions 3.90.01 and prior, FactoryTalk Linx Gateway Versions 3.90.00 and prior.StatusaffectedConstraints-
- Version
Default status is the baseline for the product, each version can override it (e.g. patched versions marked unaffected).
| Vendor | Product | Default status | Versions | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ics-Cert | Rockwell Automation RSLinx Classic and FactoryTalk Linx Gateway | n/a |
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Configuration 1
- < 3.90.01
Configuration 2
- < 3.90.00
No data.
No Red Hat product state for this CVE.
No package ranges for this CVE.
Remediation
No remediation recorded yet.
Metrics
No CVSS v4.0 score for this CVE.
No CVSS v3.1 score for this CVE.
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
This CVE is not in the KEV list.
No CISA SSVC assessment for this CVE yet.
Estimated probability of exploitation in the wild in the next 30 days (FIRST EPSS). As of Oct 2, 2026.
Score over time
2021–2026- EPSS v1
- EPSS v5
- EPSS v2
- EPSS v3
- EPSS v4
Percentile over time
- EPSS v1
- EPSS v5
- EPSS v2
- EPSS v3
- EPSS v4
Table of values (13 key points)
Flat stretches are collapsed; showing up to 120 newest points.
| Date | Score | Percentile | Model |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | 2.76% (0.02755) | 85.73th | v5 (v2026.06.15) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | 2.76% (0.02755) | 84.27th | v5 (v2026.06.15) |
| Mar 17, 2025 | 0.03% (0.00027) | 4.72th | v4 (v2025.03.14) |
| Dec 12, 2024 | 0.05% (0.00049) | 20.17th | v3 (v2023.03.01) |
| May 17, 2024 | 0.05% (0.00049) | 17.54th | v3 (v2023.03.01) |
| Apr 16, 2024 | 0.07% (0.00070) | 29.22th | v3 (v2023.03.01) |
| Mar 22, 2024 | 0.10% (0.00099) | 39.93th | v3 (v2023.03.01) |
| Feb 21, 2024 | 0.07% (0.00070) | 28.26th | v3 (v2023.03.01) |
| Mar 7, 2023 | 0.05% (0.00049) | 15.49th | v3 (v2023.03.01) |
| Mar 6, 2023 | 2.51% (0.02515) | 81.87th | v2 (v2022.01.01) |
| Feb 4, 2022 | 3.32% (0.03324) | 65.82th | v2 (v2022.01.01) |
| Feb 3, 2022 | 3.40% (0.03404) | 67.46th | v5 (v2026.06.15) |
| Apr 14, 2021 | 3.40% (0.03404) | 0.00th | v1 |
References (3)
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104415 vdb-entryx_refsource_BIDThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-158-01 x_refsource_MISCThird Party AdvisoryUS Government ResourceVDB Entry
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44892/ exploitx_refsource_EXPLOIT-DBThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
| Link | Providers | Tags |
|---|---|---|
| http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104415 | vdb-entryx_refsource_BIDThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry | |
| https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-158-01 | x_refsource_MISCThird Party AdvisoryUS Government ResourceVDB Entry | |
| https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44892/ | exploitx_refsource_EXPLOIT-DBThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry |
Change history (0)
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