CVE-2020-12027

Name: CVE-2020-12027
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-07-20T16:15:12.087+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 53.02%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-12027 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. All versions of FactoryTalk View SE disclose the hostnames and file paths for certain files within the system. A remote, authenticated attacker may be able to leverage this information for reconnaissance efforts. EPSS estimates a 53.02% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

All versions of FactoryTalk View SE disclose the hostnames and file paths for certain files within the system. A remote, authenticated attacker may be able to leverage this information for reconnaissance efforts. 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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

53.02%

98.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Rockwellautomation	Factorytalk View	All versions

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/160156/Rockwell-FactoryTalk-View-SE-SCADA-Unauthenticated-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1126944Vendor Advisory
https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-170-05Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/160156/Rockwell-FactoryTalk-View-SE-SCADA-Unauthenticated-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1126944Vendor Advisory
https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-170-05Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Jul 20, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-12027?

How severe is CVE-2020-12027?

CVE-2020-12027 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 53.02% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-12027?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2020-12027?

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Source: NVD / NIST