CVE-2026-16675

Published Sep 1, 2026 Modified Sep 1, 2026 CWE-307

Description

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.

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Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-307 CWE-307

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-16675? +
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.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-16675? +
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