HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2020-12029
HIGH

CVE-2020-12029

CWE-20Published: July 20, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.8
CVSS v3.1

Official 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.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-12029 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.8.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

rockwellautomation1 product(s)
factorytalk view
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/160156/Rockwell-FactoryTalk-View-SE-SCADA-Unauthenticated-Remote-Code-Execution.html
ADVISORYhttps://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1126944
ADVISORYhttps://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-170-05
ADVISORYhttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/160156/Rockwell-FactoryTalk-View-SE-SCADA-Unauthenticated-Remote-Code-Execution.html
ADVISORYhttps://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1126944
ADVISORYhttps://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-170-05

All References (6)

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http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/160156/Rockwell-FactoryTalk-View-SE-SCADA-Unauthenticated-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1126944Vendor Advisory
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https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-170-05Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
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http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/160156/Rockwell-FactoryTalk-View-SE-SCADA-Unauthenticated-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1126944Vendor Advisory
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https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-170-05Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2020-12029
CVSS Score7.8 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-20
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJul 20, 2020

Related CVEs (CWE-20)

CVE-2011-1018
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CVE-2013-1710
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CVE-2011-0923
10.0
CVE-2007-4915
10.0
CVE-2011-0285
10.0
CVE-2008-0244
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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2020-12029 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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