CVE-2020-12029: rockwell automation factorytalk® view se Improper Input Validation
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2020-12029 is a critical (CVSS 9.0) Improper Input Validation vulnerability in rockwell automation factorytalk® view se. EPSS estimates a 46.97% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 98.8% of scored vulnerabilities. 2 public exploits are recorded.
Timeline
- 20-07-2020PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 16-09-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
All versions of FactoryTalk View SE do not properly validate input of filenames within a project directory. A remote, unauthenticated attacker may be able to execute a crafted file on a remote endpoint that may result in remote code execution (RCE). Rockwell Automation recommends applying patch 1126289. Before installing this patch, the patch rollup dated 06 Apr 2020 or later MUST be applied. 1066644 – Patch Roll-up for CPR9 SRx.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 2 sources · 2 versions- NVDNIST7.8HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HDiffers
EPSS trend
Probability
46.97%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
99%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 46.97% on 21-09-2026
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
2 foundExploit Reference (packetstormsecurity.com)
Maturity: unknown
Rockwell FactoryTalk View SE SCADA Unauthenticated Remote Code Execution
exploit/windows/scada/rockwell_factorytalk_rce
Maturity: weaponized
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Rockwell automation1 product
- factorytalk® view seAll versions (No fix recorded)
Rockwellautomation1 product
2 vendors · 2 products
References
3 links
us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-170-05X Refsource MISCThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource