How severe is CVE-2020-14516?

CVE-2020-14516 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 10.0, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-14516 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-14516?

CVE-2020-14516 primarily affects Rockwellautomation Factorytalk Services Platform. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-14516?

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-2020-14516 published?

CVE-2020-14516 was published on 2021-03-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-14516

CVE-2020-14516 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Rockwellautomation Factorytalk Services Platform with a CVSS 3.x base score of 10.0. 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-916.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 10.0)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-916
Affected product: Rockwellautomation Factorytalk Services Platform
Published: 2021-03-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk Services Platform Versions 6.10.00 and 6.11.00, there is an issue with the implementation of the SHA-256 hashing algorithm with FactoryTalk Services Platform that prevents the user password from being hashed properly.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-14516?: In Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk Services Platform Versions 6.10.00 and 6.11.00, there is an issue with the implementation of the SHA-256 hashing algorithm with FactoryTalk Services Platform that prevents the user password from being hashed properly.
How severe is CVE-2020-14516?: CVE-2020-14516 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 10.0, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-14516 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-14516?: CVE-2020-14516 primarily affects Rockwellautomation Factorytalk Services Platform. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-14516?: 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-2020-14516 published?: CVE-2020-14516 was published on 2021-03-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-21-054-01

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:rockwellautomation:factorytalk_services_platform:6.10.00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rockwellautomation:factorytalk_services_platform:6.11.00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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