Unrestricted file upload in FactoryTalk Linx, RSLinx Classic, Connected Components…
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- Code execution
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- None · None · High
- Fix status
- No fix listed
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · NVD. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-434.
Summary
FactoryTalk Linx versions 6.00, 6.10, and 6.11, RSLinx Classic v4.11.00 and prior,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 Stud, 5000 Logix Designer software: Version 32 and prior is vulnerable. A vulnerability exists in the communication function that enables users to upload EDS files by FactoryTalk Linx. This may allow an attacker to upload a file with bad compression, consuming all the available CPU resources, leading to a denial-of-service condition.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
Not available: CISA has not published SSVC decision points for this record.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | FactoryTalk Linx, RSLinx Classic, Connected Components Workbench, ControlFLASH Plus, FactoryTalk Asset Centre, FactoryTalk Linx CommDTM, Studio 5000 Launcher, Studio 5000 Logix Designer software | FactoryTalk Linx versions 6.00, 6.10, and 6.11, RSLinx Classic v4.11.00 and prior,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 Stud, 5000 Logix Designer software: Version 32 and prior | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- FactoryTalk Linx, RSLinx Classic, Connected Components Workbench, ControlFLASH Plus, FactoryTalk Asset Centre, FactoryTalk Linx CommDTM, Studio 5000 Launcher, Studio 5000 Logix Designer software Vendor— Affected FactoryTalk Linx versions 6.00, 6.10, and 6.11, RSLinx Classic v4.11.00 and prior,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 Stud, 5000 Logix Designer software: Version 32 and prior Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 4
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:a:rockwellautomation:factorytalk_linx:6.00:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 6.00 | Vulnerable | Rockwell |
| cpe:2.3:a:rockwellautomation:factorytalk_linx:6.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 6.10 | Vulnerable | Rockwell |
| cpe:2.3:a:rockwellautomation:factorytalk_linx:6.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 6.11 | Vulnerable | Rockwell |
| cpe:2.3:a:rockwellautomation:rslinx_classic:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | up to 4.11.00 | Vulnerable | Rockwell |
- cpe:2.3:a:rockwellautomation:factorytalk_linx:6.00:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 6.00 Vulnerable ·Rockwell
- cpe:2.3:a:rockwellautomation:factorytalk_linx:6.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 6.10 Vulnerable ·Rockwell
- cpe:2.3:a:rockwellautomation:factorytalk_linx:6.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 6.11 Vulnerable ·Rockwell
- cpe:2.3:a:rockwellautomation:rslinx_classic:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions up to 4.11.00 Vulnerable ·Rockwell
Remediation
No fixed version listed by the sources yet.
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2020-12005
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-p9x7-h752-wp55
References
More Rockwell Factorytalk Linx vulnerabilities
- TI-2020-04730 Resource allocation without limits in Rockwell FactoryTalk Linx CVSS 3.1HIGH 7.5
- TI-2023-13843 Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk Linx Vulnerable to Denial-of-Service and Information Disclosure CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.1
- TI-2020-09660 Improper input validation in FactoryTalk Linx, RSLinx Classic, Connected Components… CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
- TI-2020-04729 Improper handling of exceptional conditions in Rockwell FactoryTalk Linx CVSS 3.1HIGH 7.5
- TI-2020-16577 Heap-based buffer overflow in FactoryTalk Linx CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
- TI-2020-09662 Path traversal in FactoryTalk Linx, RSLinx Classic, Connected Components Workbench… CVSS 3.1HIGH 7.5
Sources
- CVE-2020-12005 · CVE Program
- CVE-2020-12005 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-p9x7-h752-wp55 · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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