Review reviewCritical

CVE-2025-11698

Rockwell Automation CompactLogix® 5380 Recovery Image Compact GuardLogix® 5380 Recovery Image CompactLogix® 5480 Recovery Image ControlLogix® 5580 Recovery Image GuardLogix® 5580 Recovery Image

A denial-of-service issue exists in 5380/5480/5580 controllers boot firmware lower than version 1.072. This vulnerability could potentially allow a malicious user to write invalid file data to the controller, causing the device to enter a major non-recoverable fault (MNRF).

CVSS: 9.2
EPSS: 0.30%
CISA KEV: Not listed
Published: 2026.07.15

PRIORITY ASSESSMENT

Review review

The CVSS severity warrants an early asset and exposure review.

Known exploitationNot established by KEV

Exploit probability0.30%

Technical severityCVSS 9.2

Vulnerability overview

Affected product and versions

Product: Rockwell Automation CompactLogix® 5380 Recovery Image Compact GuardLogix® 5380 Recovery Image CompactLogix® 5480 Recovery Image ControlLogix® 5580 Recovery Image GuardLogix® 5580 Recovery Image
Affected versions: >= Boot firmware versions before 1.072
Fixed versions: No verified fixed-version field is available yet

Recommended response sequence

Confirm exposure before applying a vendor-supported change.

Full remediation guide

1
Identify
Confirm that Rockwell Automation CompactLogix® 5380 Recovery Image Compact GuardLogix® 5380 Recovery Image CompactLogix® 5480 Recovery Image ControlLogix® 5580 Recovery Image GuardLogix® 5580 Recovery Image and an affected version are present.
2
Prioritize
Combine exploitation signals with asset exposure and business criticality.
3
Remediate
Follow the vendor advisory or supported update path and preserve rollback options.
4
Verify
Recheck the version, service health, access paths, and relevant logs.

Technical data

CVSS vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:H/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
CWE: CWE-120