CVE-2020-14481

Name: CVE-2020-14481
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-02-24T19:15:08.853+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.16%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-14481 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The DeskLock tool provided with FactoryTalk View SE uses a weak encryption algorithm that may allow a local, authenticated attacker to decipher user credentials, including the Windows user or Windows DeskLock passwords. If the compromised user has an administrative account, an attacker could gain full access to the user’s operating system and certain components of FactoryTalk View SE.. EPSS estimates a 0.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The DeskLock tool provided with FactoryTalk View SE uses a weak encryption algorithm that may allow a local, authenticated attacker to decipher user credentials, including the Windows user or Windows DeskLock passwords. If the compromised user has an administrative account, an attacker could gain full access to the user’s operating system and certain components of FactoryTalk View SE.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.16%

5.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Rockwellautomation	Factorytalk View	<= 9.0
Rockwellautomation	Factorytalk View	10.0

References

https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-20-177-03Mitigation, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-20-177-03Mitigation, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Feb 24, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-14481?

How severe is CVE-2020-14481?

CVE-2020-14481 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-14481?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST