CVE-2025-11743: Rockwell Automation CompactLogix® 5370 · Improper Validation of Specified Quantity in Input
Affects Rockwell Automation CompactLogix® 5370Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.1 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 10:12 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 7% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 20 Jan 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Rockwell AutomationCompactLogix® 5370 | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
- Apply firmware updates and patches provided by Rockwell Automation as soon as they become available to address CVE-2025-11743.
- Implement strict network segmentation to isolate CompactLogix® 5370 controllers from general IT networks and limit access to trusted management systems only.
- Use firewalls and intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) configured to monitor and filter CIP protocol traffic, blocking malformed or unexpected messages.
- Restrict network access to the affected devices by enforcing strong access control policies, including limiting connections to known IP addresses and using VPNs or secure tunnels for remote access.
- Conduct regular network traffic analysis to detect anomalies indicative of malformed CIP messages or scanning activity targeting industrial control protocols.
- Develop and test incident response procedures for denial-of-service events affecting industrial controllers to minimize downtime and ensure rapid recovery.
- Educate operational technology (OT) personnel about this vulnerability and the importance of monitoring and securing CIP communications.
- Consider deploying application-layer gateways or protocol-aware security devices that can validate CIP message integrity and reject malformed packets before they reach the controller.
- Maintain an inventory of affected devices and firmware versions to prioritize remediation efforts effectively.
- Collaborate with vendors and industry groups to stay informed about updates, patches, and emerging threats related to industrial control systems.
Description
A denial-of-service security issue in the affected product. The security issue occurs when a malformed CIP forward open message is sent. This could result in a major nonrecoverable fault a restart is required to recover.