What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-12028?

CVE-2020-12028 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.1 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 51.0%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2020-12028?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2020-12028. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 51.0%.

Factorytalk View CVE-2020-12028

HIGH

Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls (CWE-264)

2020-07-20 ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov

Rockwell Privilege Escalation Factorytalk View

8.1

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

8.1 HIGH

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Jul 20, 2020 - 16:15 nvd

HIGH 8.1

DescriptionNVD

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.

AnalysisAI

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. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.1), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-264. 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 products include: Rockwellautomation Factorytalk View.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.