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, 06:26 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 2026-10-26.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Rockwell AutomationCompactLogix® 5370 | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
1. Apply firmware updates and patches provided by Rockwell Automation as soon as they become available to address CVE-2025-11743. 2. Implement strict network segmentation to isolate CompactLogix® 5370 controllers from general IT networks and limit access to trusted management systems only. 3. Use firewalls and intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) configured to monitor and filter CIP protocol traffic, blocking malformed or unexpected messages. 4. 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. 5. Conduct regular network traffic analysis to detect anomalies indicative of malformed CIP messages or scanning activity targeting industrial control protocols. 6. Develop and test incident response procedures for denial-of-service events affecting industrial controllers to minimize downtime and ensure rapid recovery. 7. Educate operational technology (OT) personnel about this vulnerability and the importance of monitoring and securing CIP communications. 8. 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. 9. Maintain an inventory of affected devices and firmware versions to prioritize remediation efforts effectively. 10. 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.