CVE-2025-7032: Rockwell Automation Arena® Simulation · Stack-based Buffer Overflow
Affects Rockwell Automation Arena® SimulationSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.4 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 06:26 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 17% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 5 Aug 2025
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 Automation Arena® Simulation | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Until an official patch is released by Rockwell Automation, organizations should implement several specific mitigations: 1) Restrict the use of Arena® Simulation to trusted users and environments, minimizing exposure to untrusted files or external sources. 2) Implement strict file validation and scanning policies to detect and block malicious or malformed files before they reach end users. 3) Educate users about the risks of opening files from untrusted sources, emphasizing caution with email attachments and downloads. 4) Employ application whitelisting and sandboxing techniques to limit the execution scope of Arena® Simulation and contain potential exploits. 5) Monitor system and application logs for unusual behavior indicative of exploitation attempts. 6) Network segmentation can isolate simulation environments from broader corporate networks to reduce lateral movement risk. 7) Prepare for rapid patch deployment once Rockwell Automation releases an official fix, including testing and validation procedures. These targeted steps go beyond generic advice by focusing on controlling file input vectors, user behavior, and containment strategies specific to this vulnerability.
Description
A memory abuse issue exists in the Rockwell Automation Arena® Simulation. A custom file can force Arena Simulation to read and write past the end of memory space. Successful use requires user action, such as opening a bad file or webpage. If used, a threat actor could execute code or disclose information.