Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2020-12027?

Affected: Factorytalk View (Rockwellautomation); FactoryTalk View SE versions >= all versions. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2020-12027 being exploited in the wild?

It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.

Is CVE-2020-12027 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2020-12027?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2020-12027?

No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

How urgently should CVE-2020-12027 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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CVE-2020-12027

MediumPublic exploit

All versions of FactoryTalk View SE disclose the hostnames and file paths for certain files within the system.

Published Jul 20, 2020 · Updated Nov 21, 2024

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2020-12027 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 4.3 v3.1) affecting Factorytalk View (Rockwellautomation), FactoryTalk View SE.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

CVSS v3.1

4.3

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

53%

Higher than 98.9% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

No known

Not in a known-exploited catalog

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

All versions of FactoryTalk View SE disclose the hostnames and file paths for certain files within the system. A remote, authenticated attacker may be able to leverage this information for reconnaissance efforts. Rockwell Automation recommends enabling built in security features found within FactoryTalk View SE. Users should follow guidance found in knowledge base articles 109056 and 1126943 to set up IPSec and/or HTTPs.

Affected Products

2 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
Factorytalk ViewRockwellautomation	See advisory	n/a
FactoryTalk View SE	>= all versions	n/a

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Jul 20, 2020
Last updated
Nov 21, 2024

Weakness Type

CWE-200 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor

References

FAQ

Common Questions.

All versions of FactoryTalk View SE disclose the hostnames and file paths for certain files within the system.
Affected: Factorytalk View (Rockwellautomation); FactoryTalk View SE versions >= all versions. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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