CVE-2025-9041: rockwell automation flex 5000 i/o
CVSS: 8.7v4.0HighDeferred
Published 14-08-2025Last modified 14-08-2025
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2025-9041 is a high (CVSS 8.7) vulnerability in rockwell automation flex 5000 i/o. EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 23.9% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
8.7/10
010
High · v4.0 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.32%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 14-08-2025PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 14-08-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
A security issue exists due to improper handling of CIP Class 32’s request when a module is inhibited on the 5094-IF8 device. It causes the module to enter a fault state with the Module LED flashing red. Upon un-inhibiting, the module returns a connection fault (Code 16#0010), and the module cannot recover without a power cycle.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionHigh 8.7Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:NSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST8.7HighCVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/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
EPSS trend
Probability
0.32%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
24%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.32% on 22-09-2026
22-09-202622-10-2026
EPSS score0.32%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Rockwell automation1 product
- flex 5000 i/oVersion 2.011 or below
1 vendor · 1 product