CVE-2020-11999: rockwellautomation factorytalk_linx Improper Input Validation
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2020-11999 is a high (CVSS 8.1) Improper Input Validation vulnerability in rockwellautomation factorytalk_linx. EPSS estimates a 2.80% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 86.3% of scored vulnerabilities.
Timeline
- 15-06-2020PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 04-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
FactoryTalk Linx versions 6.00, 6.10, and 6.11, RSLinx Classic v4.11.00 and prior,Connected Components Workbench: Version 12 and prior, ControlFLASH: Version 14 and later, ControlFLASH Plus: Version 1 and later, FactoryTalk Asset Centre: Version 9 and later, FactoryTalk Linx CommDTM: Version 1 and later, Studio 5000 Launcher: Version 31 and later Stud, 5000 Logix Designer software: Version 32 and prior is vulnerable. An exposed API call allows users to provide files to be processed without sanitation. This may allow an attacker to specify a filename to execute unauthorized code and modify files or data.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsEPSS trend
Probability
2.80%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
86%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 2.80% on 21-09-2026
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Rockwellautomation2 products
- factorytalk_linx6.00 | 6.10 | 6.11
- rslinx_classic≤ 4.11.00
1 vendor · 2 products
References
1 links- www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-163-02X Refsource MISCThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource