CVE-2020-12028: Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk View SE

Published Jul 20, 2020

Updated

In all versions of FactoryTalk View SEA remote, an authenticated attacker may be able to utilize certain handlers to interact with the data on the remote endpoint since those handlers do not enforce appropriate permissions. Rockwell Automation recommends enabling built in security features found within FactoryTalk View SE. Users should follow guidance found in knowledge base articles 109056 and 1126943 to set up IPSec and/or HTTPs.

Affected Software

4 affected components

rockwellautomation Factorytalk View

Rockwell Automation CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE SECTORS: Chemical, Commercial Facilities, Critical Manufacturing, Energy, Government Facilities, Water and Wastewater Systems

Rockwell Automation COUNTRIES/AREAS DEPLOYED: Worldwide

Rockwell Automation COMPANY HEADQUARTERS LOCATION: United States

Remediation

Information

Rockwell Automation has released new versions of the affected products to mitigate the reported vulnerabilities. Affected users who are not able to apply the latest update are encouraged to seek additional mitigations or workarounds from the vendor’s published guidelines in their security advisory. Rockwell Automation recommends enabling built in security features found within FactoryTalk View SE. Users should follow guidance found in knowledge base articles 109056 and 1126943 to set up IPSec and/or HTTPs.

Event History

Jul 20, 2020

CVE Published

via MITRE·03:17 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·03:17 PM

RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

ICSA-20-170-05

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2020-12028.

What is the severity of CVE-2020-12028?

The severity of CVE-2020-12028 is high with a severity value of 8.1.

What software is affected by CVE-2020-12028?

The Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk View software is affected by CVE-2020-12028.

How can I fix CVE-2020-12028?

Rockwell Automation recommends enabling built-in security features found within FactoryTalk View SEA to mitigate CVE-2020-12028.

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-12028?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-12028 on the following references: [Packet Storm Security](http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/160156/Rockwell-FactoryTalk-View-SE-SCADA-Unauthenticated-Remote-Code-Execution.html), [Rockwell Automation](https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1126944), [US-CERT](https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-170-05).