CVE-2026-16675

What it is

A privilege escalation security issue exists within FactoryTalk® Activation Manager. The security issue stems from custom actions in the installer that spawn visible console windows running with SYSTEM privileges during installation or repair operations. An authenticated attacker with Windows credentials could hijack these console windows to obtain a SYSTEM-level command prompt, allowing full access to all files, processes, and system resources.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited locally on the machine with a low-privilege account. High risk of data exposure, data tampering, service disruption.

Exploit odds

0.1% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

No patch or advisory is linked yet. Look at mitigations or restrict exposure.

Timeline

1. 2026-09-01 14:17 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-09-01 20:50 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Details

Published

2026-09-01 14:17 UTC

Last modified

2026-09-01 20:50 UTC

Exploit probability

0.1% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-307

Record status

Awaiting Analysis

Attack profile CVSS 4.0 · 8.5

Attack vector

Local

Complexity

Low

Attack requirements

None

Privileges needed

Low

User interaction

None

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High