How severe is CVE-2020-14481?

CVE-2020-14481 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-14481 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-14481?

CVE-2020-14481 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-2020-14481?

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

When was CVE-2020-14481 published?

CVE-2020-14481 was published on 2022-02-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-14481

CVE-2020-14481 is a high-severity vulnerability in Rockwellautomation Factorytalk View with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-326.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (6th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-326
Affected product: Rockwellautomation Factorytalk View
Published: 2022-02-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The DeskLock tool provided with FactoryTalk View SE uses a weak encryption algorithm that may allow a local, authenticated attacker to decipher user credentials, including the Windows user or Windows DeskLock passwords. If the compromised user has an administrative account, an attacker could gain full access to the user’s operating system and certain components of FactoryTalk View SE.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-14481?: The DeskLock tool provided with FactoryTalk View SE uses a weak encryption algorithm that may allow a local, authenticated attacker to decipher user credentials, including the Windows user or Windows DeskLock passwords. If the compromised user has an administrative account, an attacker could gain full access to the user’s operating system and certain components of FactoryTalk View SE.
How severe is CVE-2020-14481?: CVE-2020-14481 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-14481 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-14481?: CVE-2020-14481 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-2020-14481?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2020-14481 published?: CVE-2020-14481 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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