How severe is CVE-2020-12029?

CVE-2020-12029 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.0, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-12029 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 45% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-12029?

CVE-2020-12029 affects Rockwellautomation Factorytalk View. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-12029?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2020-12029 published?

CVE-2020-12029 was published on 2020-07-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-12029

CVE-2020-12029 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Rockwellautomation Factorytalk View with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 45% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.0)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 45% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Rockwellautomation Factorytalk View
Published: 2020-07-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

All versions of FactoryTalk View SE do not properly validate input of filenames within a project directory. A remote, unauthenticated attacker may be able to execute a crafted file on a remote endpoint that may result in remote code execution (RCE). Rockwell Automation recommends applying patch 1126289. Before installing this patch, the patch rollup dated 06 Apr 2020 or later MUST be applied. 1066644 – Patch Roll-up for CPR9 SRx.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-12029?: All versions of FactoryTalk View SE do not properly validate input of filenames within a project directory. A remote, unauthenticated attacker may be able to execute a crafted file on a remote endpoint that may result in remote code execution (RCE). Rockwell Automation recommends applying patch 1126289. Before installing this patch, the patch rollup dated 06 Apr 2020 or later MUST be applied. 1066644 – Patch Roll-up for CPR9 SRx.
How severe is CVE-2020-12029?: CVE-2020-12029 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.0, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-12029 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 45% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-12029?: CVE-2020-12029 affects Rockwellautomation Factorytalk View. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-12029?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2020-12029 published?: CVE-2020-12029 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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