CVE-2026-60140 (GCVE-0-2026-60140)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-07-16 20:03 – Updated: 2026-07-17 13:45
VLAI
Title
AutomationDirect Productivity Suite Out-of-bounds Read
Summary
An out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the Productivity Suite allows a local attacker to trigger kernel memory corruption by sending a crafted IOCTL request. This can lead to exposing sensitive information or causing the affected product to become unstable or unavailable.
Severity
6.1 (Medium)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:H
6.9 (Medium)
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
SSVC
Exploitation: none Automatable: no Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator (v2.0.3)
CWE
Assigner
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version
AutomationDirect Productivity Suite Affected: 0 , ≤ v4.6.2.2 (custom)
Unaffected: v4.7.0.47
Create a notification for this product.
Credits
Luca Borzacchiello of Nozomi Networks reported this vulnerability to CISA.
Show details on NVD website
To clipboard 

{
  "containers": {
    "adp": [
      {
        "metrics": [
          {
            "other": {
              "content": {
                "id": "CVE-2026-60140",
                "options": [
                  {
                    "Exploitation": "none"
                  },
                  {
                    "Automatable": "no"
                  },
                  {
                    "Technical Impact": "partial"
                  }
                ],
                "role": "CISA Coordinator",
                "timestamp": "2026-07-17T13:45:07.449182Z",
                "version": "2.0.3"
              },
              "type": "ssvc"
            }
          }
        ],
        "providerMetadata": {
          "dateUpdated": "2026-07-17T13:45:18.561Z",
          "orgId": "134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0",
          "shortName": "CISA-ADP"
        },
        "title": "CISA ADP Vulnrichment"
      }
    ],
    "cna": {
      "affected": [
        {
          "defaultStatus": "unaffected",
          "product": "Productivity Suite",
          "vendor": "AutomationDirect",
          "versions": [
            {
              "lessThanOrEqual": "v4.6.2.2",
              "status": "affected",
              "version": "0",
              "versionType": "custom"
            },
            {
              "status": "unaffected",
              "version": "v4.7.0.47"
            }
          ]
        }
      ],
      "credits": [
        {
          "lang": "en",
          "type": "finder",
          "value": "Luca Borzacchiello of Nozomi Networks reported this vulnerability to CISA."
        }
      ],
      "descriptions": [
        {
          "lang": "en",
          "supportingMedia": [
            {
              "base64": false,
              "type": "text/html",
              "value": "An out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the Productivity Suite allows a \nlocal attacker to trigger kernel memory corruption by sending a crafted \nIOCTL request. This can lead to exposing sensitive information or \ncausing the affected product to become unstable or unavailable."
            }
          ],
          "value": "An out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the Productivity Suite allows a \nlocal attacker to trigger kernel memory corruption by sending a crafted \nIOCTL request. This can lead to exposing sensitive information or \ncausing the affected product to become unstable or unavailable."
        }
      ],
      "metrics": [
        {
          "cvssV3_1": {
            "attackComplexity": "LOW",
            "attackVector": "LOCAL",
            "availabilityImpact": "HIGH",
            "baseScore": 6.1,
            "baseSeverity": "MEDIUM",
            "confidentialityImpact": "LOW",
            "integrityImpact": "NONE",
            "privilegesRequired": "LOW",
            "scope": "UNCHANGED",
            "userInteraction": "NONE",
            "vectorString": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:H",
            "version": "3.1"
          },
          "format": "CVSS",
          "scenarios": [
            {
              "lang": "en",
              "value": "GENERAL"
            }
          ]
        },
        {
          "cvssV4_0": {
            "Automatable": "NOT_DEFINED",
            "Recovery": "NOT_DEFINED",
            "Safety": "NOT_DEFINED",
            "attackComplexity": "LOW",
            "attackRequirements": "NONE",
            "attackVector": "LOCAL",
            "baseScore": 6.9,
            "baseSeverity": "MEDIUM",
            "exploitMaturity": "NOT_DEFINED",
            "privilegesRequired": "LOW",
            "providerUrgency": "NOT_DEFINED",
            "subAvailabilityImpact": "NONE",
            "subConfidentialityImpact": "NONE",
            "subIntegrityImpact": "NONE",
            "userInteraction": "NONE",
            "valueDensity": "NOT_DEFINED",
            "vectorString": "CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N",
            "version": "4.0",
            "vulnAvailabilityImpact": "HIGH",
            "vulnConfidentialityImpact": "LOW",
            "vulnIntegrityImpact": "NONE",
            "vulnerabilityResponseEffort": "NOT_DEFINED"
          },
          "format": "CVSS",
          "scenarios": [
            {
              "lang": "en",
              "value": "GENERAL"
            }
          ]
        }
      ],
      "problemTypes": [
        {
          "descriptions": [
            {
              "cweId": "CWE-125",
              "description": "CWE-125",
              "lang": "en",
              "type": "CWE"
            }
          ]
        }
      ],
      "providerMetadata": {
        "dateUpdated": "2026-07-16T20:03:14.898Z",
        "orgId": "7d14cffa-0d7d-4270-9dc0-52cabd5a23a6",
        "shortName": "icscert"
      },
      "references": [
        {
          "url": "https://www.automationdirect.com/support/software-downloads"
        },
        {
          "url": "https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-26-197-04"
        },
        {
          "url": "https://github.com/cisagov/CSAF/blob/develop/csaf_files/OT/white/2026/icsa-26-197-04.json"
        }
      ],
      "solutions": [
        {
          "lang": "en",
          "supportingMedia": [
            {
              "base64": false,
              "type": "text/html",
              "value": "AutomationDirect recommends that users update Productivity suite to \nv4.7.0.47 and above\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.automationdirect.com/support/software-downloads\"\u003ehttps://www.automationdirect.com/support/software-downloads\u003c/a\u003e"
            }
          ],
          "value": "AutomationDirect recommends that users update Productivity suite to \nv4.7.0.47 and above\u00a0\n https://www.automationdirect.com/support/software-downloads"
        }
      ],
      "source": {
        "advisory": "ICSA-26-197-04",
        "discovery": "EXTERNAL"
      },
      "title": "AutomationDirect Productivity Suite Out-of-bounds Read",
      "workarounds": [
        {
          "lang": "en",
          "supportingMedia": [
            {
              "base64": false,
              "type": "text/html",
              "value": "\u003cp\u003eIf the update cannot be applied right away, the following \ncompensating controls are recommended until the upgrade can be \nperformed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eDisconnect the engineering workstation from external networks (e.g., the internet or corporate LAN) to reduce exposure.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eUse only trusted, dedicated internal networks or air-gapped systems for device communication.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eRestrict both physical and logical access to authorized personnel only.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eConfigure whitelisting so that only trusted, pre-approved applications are allowed to run. Block any unauthorized software.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eUse antivirus or EDR tools and configure host-based firewalls to block unauthorized access attempts.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eEnable and regularly review system logs to detect suspicious or unauthorized activity.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eMaintain secure, tested backups of the PLC and its configurations to minimize downtime in case of an incident.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eContinuously evaluate risks associated with running outdated firmware and adjust compensating measures accordingly.\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e"
            }
          ],
          "value": "If the update cannot be applied right away, the following \ncompensating controls are recommended until the upgrade can be \nperformed.\n\n\n  *  Disconnect the engineering workstation from external networks (e.g., the internet or corporate LAN) to reduce exposure.\n  *  Use only trusted, dedicated internal networks or air-gapped systems for device communication.\n  *  Restrict both physical and logical access to authorized personnel only.\n  *  Configure whitelisting so that only trusted, pre-approved applications are allowed to run. Block any unauthorized software.\n  *  Use antivirus or EDR tools and configure host-based firewalls to block unauthorized access attempts.\n  *  Enable and regularly review system logs to detect suspicious or unauthorized activity.\n  *  Maintain secure, tested backups of the PLC and its configurations to minimize downtime in case of an incident.\n  *  Continuously evaluate risks associated with running outdated firmware and adjust compensating measures accordingly."
        }
      ],
      "x_generator": {
        "engine": "Vulnogram 1.0.2"
      }
    }
  },
  "cveMetadata": {
    "assignerOrgId": "7d14cffa-0d7d-4270-9dc0-52cabd5a23a6",
    "assignerShortName": "icscert",
    "cveId": "CVE-2026-60140",
    "datePublished": "2026-07-16T20:03:14.898Z",
    "dateReserved": "2026-07-09T15:00:24.535Z",
    "dateUpdated": "2026-07-17T13:45:18.561Z",
    "state": "PUBLISHED"
  },
  "dataType": "CVE_RECORD",
  "dataVersion": "5.2",
  "vulnerability-lookup:meta": {
    "epss": {
      "cve": "CVE-2026-60140",
      "date": "2026-07-17",
      "epss": "0.00106",
      "percentile": "0.01315"
    },
    "nvd": "{\"cve\":{\"id\":\"CVE-2026-60140\",\"sourceIdentifier\":\"ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov\",\"published\":\"2026-07-16T20:16:46.110\",\"lastModified\":\"2026-07-17T14:17:26.323\",\"vulnStatus\":\"Received\",\"cveTags\":[],\"descriptions\":[{\"lang\":\"en\",\"value\":\"An out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the Productivity Suite allows a \\nlocal attacker to trigger kernel memory corruption by sending a crafted \\nIOCTL request. This can lead to exposing sensitive information or \\ncausing the affected product to become unstable or unavailable.\"}],\"affected\":[{\"source\":\"ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov\",\"affectedData\":[{\"vendor\":\"AutomationDirect\",\"product\":\"Productivity Suite\",\"defaultStatus\":\"unaffected\",\"versions\":[{\"version\":\"0\",\"lessThanOrEqual\":\"v4.6.2.2\",\"versionType\":\"custom\",\"status\":\"affected\"},{\"version\":\"v4.7.0.47\",\"status\":\"unaffected\"}]}]}],\"metrics\":{\"cvssMetricV40\":[{\"source\":\"ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov\",\"type\":\"Secondary\",\"cvssData\":{\"version\":\"4.0\",\"vectorString\":\"CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/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\",\"baseScore\":6.9,\"baseSeverity\":\"MEDIUM\",\"attackVector\":\"LOCAL\",\"attackComplexity\":\"LOW\",\"attackRequirements\":\"NONE\",\"privilegesRequired\":\"LOW\",\"userInteraction\":\"NONE\",\"vulnConfidentialityImpact\":\"LOW\",\"vulnIntegrityImpact\":\"NONE\",\"vulnAvailabilityImpact\":\"HIGH\",\"subConfidentialityImpact\":\"NONE\",\"subIntegrityImpact\":\"NONE\",\"subAvailabilityImpact\":\"NONE\",\"exploitMaturity\":\"NOT_DEFINED\",\"confidentialityRequirement\":\"NOT_DEFINED\",\"integrityRequirement\":\"NOT_DEFINED\",\"availabilityRequirement\":\"NOT_DEFINED\",\"modifiedAttackVector\":\"NOT_DEFINED\",\"modifiedAttackComplexity\":\"NOT_DEFINED\",\"modifiedAttackRequirements\":\"NOT_DEFINED\",\"modifiedPrivilegesRequired\":\"NOT_DEFINED\",\"modifiedUserInteraction\":\"NOT_DEFINED\",\"modifiedVulnConfidentialityImpact\":\"NOT_DEFINED\",\"modifiedVulnIntegrityImpact\":\"NOT_DEFINED\",\"modifiedVulnAvailabilityImpact\":\"NOT_DEFINED\",\"modifiedSubConfidentialityImpact\":\"NOT_DEFINED\",\"modifiedSubIntegrityImpact\":\"NOT_DEFINED\",\"modifiedSubAvailabilityImpact\":\"NOT_DEFINED\",\"Safety\":\"NOT_DEFINED\",\"Automatable\":\"NOT_DEFINED\",\"Recovery\":\"NOT_DEFINED\",\"valueDensity\":\"NOT_DEFINED\",\"vulnerabilityResponseEffort\":\"NOT_DEFINED\",\"providerUrgency\":\"NOT_DEFINED\"}}],\"cvssMetricV31\":[{\"source\":\"ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov\",\"type\":\"Secondary\",\"cvssData\":{\"version\":\"3.1\",\"vectorString\":\"CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:H\",\"baseScore\":6.1,\"baseSeverity\":\"MEDIUM\",\"attackVector\":\"LOCAL\",\"attackComplexity\":\"LOW\",\"privilegesRequired\":\"LOW\",\"userInteraction\":\"NONE\",\"scope\":\"UNCHANGED\",\"confidentialityImpact\":\"LOW\",\"integrityImpact\":\"NONE\",\"availabilityImpact\":\"HIGH\"},\"exploitabilityScore\":1.8,\"impactScore\":4.2}],\"ssvcV203\":[{\"source\":\"134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0\",\"ssvcData\":{\"timestamp\":\"2026-07-17T13:45:07.449182Z\",\"id\":\"CVE-2026-60140\",\"options\":[{\"exploitation\":\"none\"},{\"automatable\":\"no\"},{\"technicalImpact\":\"partial\"}],\"role\":\"CISA Coordinator\",\"version\":\"2.0.3\"}}]},\"weaknesses\":[{\"source\":\"ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov\",\"type\":\"Secondary\",\"description\":[{\"lang\":\"en\",\"value\":\"CWE-125\"}]}],\"references\":[{\"url\":\"https://github.com/cisagov/CSAF/blob/develop/csaf_files/OT/white/2026/icsa-26-197-04.json\",\"source\":\"ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov\"},{\"url\":\"https://www.automationdirect.com/support/software-downloads\",\"source\":\"ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov\"},{\"url\":\"https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-26-197-04\",\"source\":\"ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov\"}]}}"
  }
}



Log in or create an account to share your comment.




Tags
Taxonomy of the tags.





Forecast uses a logistic model when the trend is rising, or an exponential decay model when the trend is falling. Fitted via linearized least squares.

Sightings

Author Source Type Date Other

Nomenclature

  • Seen: The vulnerability was mentioned, discussed, or observed by the user.
  • Confirmed: The vulnerability has been validated from an analyst's perspective.
  • Published Proof of Concept: A public proof of concept is available for this vulnerability.
  • Exploited: The vulnerability was observed as exploited by the user who reported the sighting.
  • Patched: The vulnerability was observed as successfully patched by the user who reported the sighting.
  • Not exploited: The vulnerability was not observed as exploited by the user who reported the sighting.
  • Not confirmed: The user expressed doubt about the validity of the vulnerability.
  • Not patched: The vulnerability was not observed as successfully patched by the user who reported the sighting.


Detection rules are retrieved from Rulezet.