CVE-2020-12029CWE-20

Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk View SE

Critical · published July 20, 2020

CVSS v3.1
9.0
EPSS
47%
Percentile
98.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A crafty filename can turn into a dangerous weapon! All versions of FactoryTalk View SE fail to properly validate input, opening the door for remote code execution (RCE) just waiting for an attacker to break in! 🔥 Think of it like having a delivery service that doesn’t check the address before dropping off packages. If someone sends a parcel with a malicious intent, it could easily end up in the wrong hands—your system! 📦 With this vulnerability, a remote, unauthenticated attacker could craft a file to execute any code they desire on your system. This means they could potentially access sensitive information, alter critical data, or disrupt operations entirely—absolutely devastating for your business!

Put simply

Think of it like having a delivery service that doesn’t check the address before dropping off packages. If someone sends a parcel with a malicious intent, it could easily end up in the wrong hands—your system! 📦 FactoryTalk View SE does not properly validate filenames within project directories. This flaw allows attackers to execute crafted files on a remote endpoint, leading to unauthorized remote code execution.

What to do

With this vulnerability, a remote, unauthenticated attacker could craft a file to execute any code they desire on your system. This means they could potentially access sensitive information, alter critical data, or disrupt operations entirely—absolutely devastating for your business! To protect yourself, first apply the patch roll-up dated April 6, 2020 or later, then install patch 1126289. It’s crucial to address this vulnerability without delay to safeguard your systems! You've got this! Follow these steps to lock down your system and maintain your security hero status! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.0 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.46968 · 98.8th percentile
Weakness
CWE-20 · Improper Input Validation
Published
2020-07-20T14:56Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 20 JUL 14:56Z
    Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk View SE
    cvelistv5