How severe is CVE-2020-14480?

CVE-2020-14480 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-14480 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (18th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-14480?

CVE-2020-14480 primarily affects Rockwellautomation Factorytalk View. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-14480?

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

When was CVE-2020-14480 published?

CVE-2020-14480 was published on 2022-02-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-14480

CVE-2020-14480 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Rockwellautomation Factorytalk View with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-312.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (18th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-312
Affected product: Rockwellautomation Factorytalk View
Published: 2022-02-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Due to usernames/passwords being stored in plaintext in Random Access Memory (RAM), a local, authenticated attacker could gain access to certain credentials, including Windows Logon credentials.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-14480?: Due to usernames/passwords being stored in plaintext in Random Access Memory (RAM), a local, authenticated attacker could gain access to certain credentials, including Windows Logon credentials.
How severe is CVE-2020-14480?: CVE-2020-14480 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-14480 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (18th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-14480?: CVE-2020-14480 primarily affects Rockwellautomation Factorytalk View. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-14480?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-14480 published?: CVE-2020-14480 was published on 2022-02-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-20-177-03

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:rockwellautomation:factorytalk_view:*:*:*:*:se:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rockwellautomation:factorytalk_view:10.0:*:*:*:se:*:*:*

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