CVE-2020-12029 Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk View SE

Critical 9.0 Published 20 Jul 2020 Updated 16 Sep 2024

Remote unauthenticated attackers can execute arbitrary code via improper filename validation in FactoryTalk View SE.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2020-12029?

CVE-2020-12029 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk View SE, published on 20 Jul 2020. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

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.

Weakness: CWE-20

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-12029?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Rockwellautomation Factorytalk View.

How do I fix CVE-2020-12029?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-12029 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is CVE-2020-12029 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2020-12029 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-v98p-v8hm-3f7c.