How severe is CVE-2020-12025?

CVE-2020-12025 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-12025 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-12025?

CVE-2020-12025 primarily affects Rockwellautomation Studio 5000 Logix Designer. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-12025?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2020-12025 published?

CVE-2020-12025 was published on 2020-07-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-12025

CVE-2020-12025 is a low-severity vulnerability in Rockwellautomation Studio 5000 Logix Designer with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-611.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.3)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-611
Affected product: Rockwellautomation Studio 5000 Logix Designer
Published: 2020-07-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Rockwell Automation Logix Designer Studio 5000 Versions 32.00, 32.01, and 32.02 vulnerable to an xml external entity (XXE) vulnerability, which may allow an attacker to view hostnames or other resources from the program.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-12025?: Rockwell Automation Logix Designer Studio 5000 Versions 32.00, 32.01, and 32.02 vulnerable to an xml external entity (XXE) vulnerability, which may allow an attacker to view hostnames or other resources from the program.
How severe is CVE-2020-12025?: CVE-2020-12025 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-12025 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-12025?: CVE-2020-12025 primarily affects Rockwellautomation Studio 5000 Logix Designer. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-12025?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-12025 published?: CVE-2020-12025 was published on 2020-07-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-191-02

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:rockwellautomation:studio_5000_logix_designer:32.00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rockwellautomation:studio_5000_logix_designer:32.01:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rockwellautomation:studio_5000_logix_designer:32.02:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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