Input validation error in FactoryTalk View SE - CVE-2020-12029
Published: June 19, 2020 / Updated: November 20, 2020
Vulnerability identifier: #VU29157
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4: 9.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-12029
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
Public exploit is available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input in filenames within a project directory. A remote attacker can use a specially crafted file and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Affected software
FactoryTalk View SE
How to mitigate CVE-2020-12029
Vendor recommends applying patch 1126289. Before installing this patch, the patch rollup dated 06 Apr 2020 or later MUST be applied. 1066644 – Patch Roll-up for CPR9 SRx.