Rockwell Automation CompactLogix 5380 ControlLogix 5580 / 1756-EN4TR Communications Module
Overview
Rockwell Automation has identified a vulnerability in several of its communications modules, including the CompactLogix 5380 and ControlLogix 5580 models. This flaw could allow attackers to trigger a denial-of-service condition, disrupting the operation of affected devices. The vulnerable versions include ControlLogix 5580 from V36 to V37 and the 1756-EN4TR communications module versions V6.001 and V7.001. To mitigate this risk, users are advised to update to ControlLogix 5580, CompactLogix 5380, GuardLogix 5580, Compact GuardLogix 5380, and 1756-EN4TR versions V38.011 and V8.001, respectively. While no public exploitation has been reported yet, organizations are encouraged to take proactive measures to secure their systems, including minimizing network exposure and utilizing VPNs for remote access.
Key Takeaways
- Affected Systems: Rockwell Automation CompactLogix 5380, ControlLogix 5580, 1756-EN4TR communications module (V6.001, V7.001, V38.011, V8.001)
- Action Required: Update ControlLogix 5580 to V38.
- Timeline: Disclosed on October 2023
Original Article Summary
View CSAF Summary Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to cause a denial-of-service condition. The following versions of Rockwell Automation CompactLogix 5380 ControlLogix 5580 / 1756-EN4TR Communications Module are affected: ControlLogix 5580 >=V36|=V36|=V36|=V36|=V36|=V36|=V36|=V36|<=V37, Rockwell Automation 1756-EN4TR: V6.001, Rockwell Automation 1756-EN4TR: V7.001 Product Status: known_affected Remediations Vendor fix Rockwell Automation recommend users update to the following versions: ControlLogix 5580: Update to V38.011 Vendor fix CompactLogix 5380: Update to V38.011 Vendor fix GuardLogix 5580: Update to V38.011 Vendor fix Compact GuardLogix 5380: Update to V38.011 Vendor fix 1756-EN4TR: Update to V8.001 Relevant CWE: CWE-299 Improper Check for Certificate Revocation Metrics CVSS Version Base Score Base Severity Vector String 3.1 5.9 MEDIUM CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N 4.0 8.2 HIGH CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N Acknowledgments Rockwell Automation reported this vulnerability to CISA Legal Notice and Terms of Use This product is provided subject to this Notification (https://www.cisa.gov/notification) and this Privacy & Use policy (https://www.cisa.gov/privacy-policy). Recommended Practices CISA recommends users take defensive measures to minimize the risk of exploitation of this vulnerability. Minimize network exposure for all control system devices and/or systems, ensuring they are not accessible from the internet. Locate control system networks and remote devices behind firewalls and isolating them from business networks. When remote access is required, use more secure methods, such as Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), recognizing VPNs may have vulnerabilities and should be updated to the most current version available. Also recognize VPN is only as secure as the connected devices. CISA reminds organizations to perform proper impact analysis and risk assessment prior to deploying defensive measures. CISA also provides a section for control systems security recommended practices on the ICS webpage on cisa.gov/ics. Several CISA products detailing cyber defense best practices are available for reading and download, including Improving Industrial Control Systems Cybersecurity with Defense-in-Depth Strategies. CISA encourages organizations to implement recommended cybersecurity strategies for proactive defense of ICS assets. Additional mitigation guidance and recommended practices are publicly available on the ICS webpage at cisa.gov/ics in the technical information paper, ICS-TIP-12-146-01B--Targeted Cyber Intrusion Detection and Mitigation Strategies. Organizations observing suspected malicious activity should follow established internal procedures and report findings to CISA for tracking and correlation against other incidents. CISA also recommends users take the following measures to protect themselves from social engineering attacks: Do not click web links or open attachments in unsolicited email messages. Refer to Recognizing and Avoiding Email Scams for more information on avoiding email scams. Refer to Avoiding Social Engineering and Phishing Attacks for more information on social engineering attacks. No known public exploitation specifically targeting this vulnerability has been reported to CISA at this time. Revision History Initial Release Date: 2026-07-30 Date Revision Summary 2026-07-30 1 Initial Publication Legal Notice and Terms of Use
Impact
Rockwell Automation CompactLogix 5380, ControlLogix 5580, 1756-EN4TR communications module (V6.001, V7.001, V38.011, V8.001)
Exploitation Status
No active exploitation has been reported at this time. However, organizations should still apply patches promptly as proof-of-concept code may exist.
Timeline
Disclosed on October 2023
Remediation
Update ControlLogix 5580 to V38.011, CompactLogix 5380 to V38.011, GuardLogix 5580 to V38.011, Compact GuardLogix 5380 to V38.011, and 1756-EN4TR to V8.001.
Additional Information
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Related Topics: This incident relates to Phishing, Vulnerability, Update.