CVE-2020-12029

9.0 CRITICAL 47% exploit odds Drop everything Fix listed Code execution

What it is

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.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited locally on the machine without logging in. High risk of data exposure, data tampering.
Exploit odds: 47.0% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS). Higher than most.
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2020-04-21 00:00 UTC ReservedThe CVE id was reserved by its CNA
2020-07-20 15:15 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-06-17 02:51 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
Exploit odds: 47.0% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Severity: 9.0 CRITICAL (CVSS).
Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.
It meets the bar for Drop everything: critical, and exploited or very likely to be.

Details

Published: 2020-07-20 15:15 UTC
Last modified: 2026-06-17 02:51 UTC
Exploit probability: 47.0% · EPSS, next 30 days
Weakness: CWE-20 · Improper input validation
Record status: Modified

Affected

Rockwellautomation Factorytalk View

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 9.0

Attack vector: Local
Complexity: Low
Privileges needed: None
User interaction: None
Scope: Changed
Confidentiality: High
Integrity: High
Availability: None

Raw vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record