CVE-2020-12027 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

FactoryTalk View SE by Rockwell Automation exposes sensitive information, potentially aiding attackers in reconnaissance. This CVE discloses hostnames and file paths, posing a risk to system security.

Understanding CVE-2020-12027

FactoryTalk View SE vulnerability allows remote, authenticated attackers to access critical system information, emphasizing the importance of immediate mitigation.

What is CVE-2020-12027?

All versions of FactoryTalk View SE reveal hostnames and file paths, enabling attackers to gather intelligence for potential malicious activities.

The Impact of CVE-2020-12027

The vulnerability poses a medium severity risk, with low confidentiality impact but potential for unauthorized access to sensitive information.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-12027

FactoryTalk View SE vulnerability details and affected systems.

Vulnerability Description

The flaw exposes critical system information, allowing attackers to exploit it for reconnaissance purposes.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: FactoryTalk View SE
Vendor: Rockwell Automation
Versions: All versions

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: Low
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: Low
User Interaction: None

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to mitigate and prevent exploitation of CVE-2020-12027.

Immediate Steps to Take

Enable built-in security features in FactoryTalk View SE
Follow guidance in knowledge base articles 109056 and 1126943 to set up IPSec and/or HTTPS

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch FactoryTalk View SE
Implement additional security measures recommended by Rockwell Automation

Patching and Updates

Rockwell Automation has released new versions to address the vulnerability
Users unable to update should seek additional mitigations or workarounds from vendor guidelines