'Security of your network is essential to security of your robot': Industrial robots targeted by malware, which could open them up to hacking — is this how the revolution begins?
Industrial robots are increasingly vulnerable to cyberattacks due to outdated software. A critical command injection vulnerability in Universal Robots' PolyScope software could allow attackers to execute commands without authentication. This flaw poses significant risks to manufacturing networks, potentially compromising entire systems.
- ▪A critical command injection vulnerability has been discovered in Universal Robots PolyScope 5, affecting all versions prior to 5.25.1.
- ▪The vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to execute commands on the robot's operating system remotely.
- ▪Poor network segmentation can enable compromised workstations to hijack nearby collaborative robots.
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| Publication time | Mon, 25 May 2026 22:15:00 +0000 |
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Pro Security 'Security of your network is essential to security of your robot': Industrial robots targeted by malware, which could open them up to hacking — is this how the revolution begins? News By Efosa Udinmwen published 25 May 2026 Outdated PolyScope software could expose factory robots to dangerous attacks When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Getty Images) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Attackers can remotely execute commands on vulnerable industrial robots without requiring authenticationOutdated factory robots may expose entire…
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