CVE-2020-12028
HighPublic exploitIn all versions of FactoryTalk View SEA remote, an authenticated attacker may be able to utilize certain handlers to interact with the data on the remote endpoint since those handlers do not enforce appropriate permissions.
Published Jul 20, 2020 · Updated Nov 21, 2024
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2020-12028 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.1 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
8.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/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
In all versions of FactoryTalk View SEA remote, an authenticated attacker may be able to utilize certain handlers to interact with the data on the remote endpoint since those handlers do not enforce appropriate permissions. 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-264
- CWE-306 Missing Authentication for Critical Function
References
- advisoryhttps://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1126944
- advisoryhttps://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-170-05
- exploithttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/160156/Rockwell-FactoryTalk-View-SE-SCADA-Unauthenticated-Remote-Code-Execution.html
- exploitMSF rockwell_factorytalk_rce.rb
FAQ
Common Questions.
In all versions of FactoryTalk View SEA remote, an authenticated attacker may be able to utilize certain handlers to interact with the data on the remote endpoint since those handlers do not enforce appropriate permissions.
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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