CVE-2020-14516

Name: CVE-2020-14516
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-03-18T18:15:13.343+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 10/10EPSS 4.09%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-14516 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 10/10 on the CVSS scale. In Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk Services Platform Versions 6.10.00 and 6.11.00, there is an issue with the implementation of the SHA-256 hashing algorithm with FactoryTalk Services Platform that prevents the user password from being hashed properly.. EPSS estimates a 4.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk Services Platform Versions 6.10.00 and 6.11.00, there is an issue with the implementation of the SHA-256 hashing algorithm with FactoryTalk Services Platform that prevents the user password from being hashed properly.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

10/10

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

EPSS Probability

4.09%

89.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-916

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Rockwellautomation	Factorytalk Services Platform	6.10.00
Rockwellautomation	Factorytalk Services Platform	6.11.00

References

https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-21-054-01Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-21-054-01Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Mar 18, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-14516?

How severe is CVE-2020-14516?

CVE-2020-14516 has a CVSS score of 10/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 4.09% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-14516?

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