CVE-2026-16675: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-8hp8-739v-6gxv
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CWE-307
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2026-16675 is a HIGH security vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-307: Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts) affecting Software libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The weakness occurs when the product does not implement sufficient measures to prevent multiple failed authentication attempts within a short time frame.. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2026-16675 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-16675
GHSA Identifier GHSA-8hp8-739v-6gxv
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-307: Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts
Affected Product Software
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2026-16675

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Software dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

mvn dependency:tree

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2026-16675, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Software in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-307: Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts, where the product does not implement sufficient measures to prevent multiple failed authentication attempts within a short time frame. In Software, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

A privilege escalation security issue exists within FactoryTalk® Activation Manager. The security issue stems from custom actions in the installer that spawn visible console windows running with SYSTEM privileges during installation or repair operations. An authenticated attacker with Windows credentials could hijack these console windows to obtain a SYSTEM-level command prompt, allowing full access to all files, processes, and system resources.

References

NVD — CVE-2026-16675 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-16675
Software Security Information SECURITY
https://www.rockwellautomation.com/en-us/trust-center/security-advisories/advisory.SD1799.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-16675?
CVE-2026-16675 is a security vulnerability in Software classified as a security vulnerability vulnerability under CWE-307: Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts.
Which Software versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches.
What version fixes CVE-2026-16675?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2026-16675?
CVE-2026-16675 is classified under CWE-307: Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts (The product does not implement sufficient measures to prevent multiple failed authentication attempts within a short time frame.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2026-16675?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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