How severe is CVE-2020-12027?

CVE-2020-12027 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-12027 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 53% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-12027?

CVE-2020-12027 affects Rockwellautomation Factorytalk View. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-12027?

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

When was CVE-2020-12027 published?

CVE-2020-12027 was published on 2020-07-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-12027

CVE-2020-12027 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Rockwellautomation Factorytalk View with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 53% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 53% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Rockwellautomation Factorytalk View
Published: 2020-07-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-12027?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2020-12027?: CVE-2020-12027 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-12027 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 53% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-12027?: CVE-2020-12027 affects Rockwellautomation Factorytalk View. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-12027?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-12027 published?: CVE-2020-12027 was published on 2020-07-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:rockwellautomation:factorytalk_view:*:*:*:*:se:*:*:*

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