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Vulnerability record · CVE-2016-4531 · published 28 July 2016

CVE-2016-4531: Rockwellautomation factorytalk energrymetrix improper authorization vulnerability

Rockwellautomation · Factorytalk Energrymetrix

Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk EnergyMetrix before 2.20.00 does not invalidate credentials upon a logout action, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access by leveraging an unattended workstation.

7.3 CVSS 3.0 High EPSS 8.2% · top 5.3% CWE-285 · Improper authorization
7.3CVSS 3.0 base score, v2 7.5
8.2%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
1Affected product versions listed by NVD
4References
17 Jun 2026Last modified by NVD

Description

Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk EnergyMetrix before 2.20.00 does not invalidate credentials upon a logout action, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access by leveraging an unattended workstation.

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

Affected products

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

References

LinkTags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92135
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-173-03 Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92135
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-173-03 Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2016-4531), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-26). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.