Rockwell PLC5/SLC5/0x/RSLogix Credentials management

published 2019-03-26 7y ago modified 2026-06-16 4mo ago also EUVD-2010-5264

cvss: 9.8; version 3.0, NVD
cisa kev: Not listed; not in CISA's catalog
epss: 5.7%; EPSS 5.7% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 93%
public exploits: 0; none known

The potential exists for exposure of the product's password used to restrict unauthorized access to Rockwell PLC5/SLC5/0x/RSLogix 1785-Lx and 1747-L5x controllers. The potential exists for an unauthorized programming and configuration client to gain access to the product and allow changes to the product’s configuration or program. When applicable, upgrade product firmware to a version that includes enhanced security functionality compatible with Rockwell Automation's FactoryTalk Security services.

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Exploit prediction

5.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 93% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).

CVSS scores

assigned by	version	score	vector
NVD	3.0	9.8	CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
NVD	2.0	7.5	AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Affected products

Rockwell Automation PLC5
Rockwell Automation SLC5/0x
Rockwell Automation RSLogix

Classification

Weakness

CWE-255 Credentials Management Errors
CWE-284 Improper Access Control

References

cisa.gov /news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-10-070-02
rockwellautomation.custhelp.com /app/answers/detail/a_id/66684/kw/vulnerability/r_id/115100
ics-cert.us-cert.gov /advisories/ICSA-10-070-02
mitigation, third-party-advisory, us-government-resource

Sources

CVE List CVE-2010-5305
NVD CVE-2010-5305

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