CVE-2020-10642: rockwellautomation rslinx_classic
CVSS: 7.8v3.1HighModified
Published 13-04-2020Last modified 04-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2020-10642 is a high (CVSS 7.8) vulnerability in rockwellautomation rslinx_classic. EPSS estimates a 0.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 37.5% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.8/10
010
High · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
0.45%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 13-04-2020PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 04-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
In Rockwell Automation RSLinx Classic versions 4.11.00 and prior, an authenticated local attacker could modify a registry key, which could lead to the execution of malicious code using system privileges when opening RSLinx Classic.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsHigh 7.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesSingle source
High 7.2Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:CSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.45%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
38%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.45% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score0.45%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Rockwellautomation1 product
- rslinx_classic≤ 4.11.00
1 vendor · 1 product
References
1 links- www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-100-01X Refsource MISCThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource