#VU28995 Input validation error in FactoryTalk Linx and RSLinx Classic - CVE-2020-11999

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#VU28995 Input validation error in FactoryTalk Linx and RSLinx Classic - CVE-2020-11999

Published: June 12, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU28995
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-11999
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
FactoryTalk Linx
RSLinx Classic
Software vendor:
Rockwell Automation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to an exposed API call allows users to provide files to be processed without sanitation. A remote authenticated attacker can specify a filename to execute arbitrary code and modify files or data.

The following products that utilize FactoryTalk Linx Software are affected:

  • Connected Components Workbench: Version 12 and prior
  • ControlFLASH: Version 14 and later
  • ControlFLASH Plus: Version 1 and later
  • FactoryTalk Asset Centre: Version 9 and later
  • FactoryTalk Linx CommDTM: Version 1 and later
  • Studio 5000 Launcher: Version 31 and later
  • Studio 5000 Logix Designer software: Version 32 and prior

Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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