Status: UPDATED | Advisory ID: CVE-2026-9108
| CVE | CVE-2026-9108 |
| CVSS Score / Version | 7.5 (High) / CVSS v3.1 |
| Updated | 2026-08-25 |
| CVSS Vector | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| CVSS Prose | attack vector is local; attack complexity is high; privileges required is low; user interaction is required; scope is changed; confidentiality impact is high; integrity impact is high; availability impact is high. |
| Affected products | Rockwell Automation studio_5000_logix_designer and Rockwell Automation Studio 5000 Logix Designer |
| Classified as | CWE-22 (Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')) |
| Vendor | Product | Affected Versions | Patch Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockwell Automation | studio_5000_logix_designer | ||
| Rockwell Automation | Studio 5000 Logix Designer |
| Subsystems | General OT |
| Sectors | Multiple |
A path traversal security issue exists within Studio 5000 Logix Designer® due to improper limitation of file paths within ACD project files. The software does not sanitize or validate file names embedded in the ACD file structure during the project opening procedure, allowing path traversal sequences to escape the intended extraction directory. If exploited, an attacker could craft a malicious ACD project file that results in arbitrary files being written to attacker-controlled locations on the file system, potentially leading to code execution. (NVD)
Monitor Rockwell Automation's web page for any future patch releases. See vendor advisory link below.