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CVE-2020-12028

7.3 · HIGH

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 enforc…

Published Jul 20, 2020CWE-264EPSS 53.03%

Overview

CVE-2020-12028 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 20, 2020 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.3 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical 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.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refpacketstormsecurity.com/files/160156/Rockwell-FactoryTalk-View-SE-SCADA-Unauthenticated-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlRefrockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1126944CISAus-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-170-05Refpacketstormsecurity.com/files/160156/Rockwell-FactoryTalk-View-SE-SCADA-Unauthenticated-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlRefrockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1126944CISAus-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-170-05

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-12028?

CVE-2020-12028 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 20, 2020 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2020-12028?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2020-12028?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2020-12028?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2020-12028 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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