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Vulnerability record · CVE-2010-5305 · published 26 March 2019

CVE-2010-5305: Rockwellautomation rslogix improper access control vulnerability

Rockwellautomation · Rslogix

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.

9.8 CVSS 3.0 Critical EPSS 5.7% · top 7.3% CWE-255 · CWE-255CWE-284 · Improper access control
9.8CVSS 3.0 base score, v2 7.5
5.7%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
3Affected product versions listed by NVD
3References
16 Jun 2026Last modified by NVD

Description

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.

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

3 vulnerable configurations from NVD's CPE data, grouped by vendor and product.

References

LinkTags
http://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/66684/kw/vulnerability/r_id/115100
https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-10-070-02
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-10-070-02 MitigationThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2010-5305), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-27). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.