The DeskLock tool provided with FactoryTalk View SE uses a weak encryption algorithm that…
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Local
- Privileges required
- Low
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- Information disclosure
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- High · High · High
- Fix status
- No fix listed
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · CISA ADP. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-326.
Summary
The DeskLock tool provided with FactoryTalk View SE uses a weak encryption algorithm that may allow a local, authenticated attacker to decipher user credentials, including the Windows user or Windows DeskLock passwords. If the compromised user has an administrative account, an attacker could gain full access to the user’s operating system and certain components of FactoryTalk View SE.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- None
- Automatable
- No
- Technical impact
- Total
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockwell | FactoryTalk View SE | up to 9.0; 10.0 | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- FactoryTalk View SE VendorRockwell Affected up to 9.0; 10.0 Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
Remediation
No fixed version listed by the sources yet.
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2020-14481
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-9h67-gqh5-w6f6
References
More Rockwell Factorytalk View vulnerabilities
- TI-2020-09688 Improper input validation in Rockwell FactoryTalk View SE CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.0
- TI-2020-09687 Access control flaw in Rockwell FactoryTalk View SE CVSS 3.1HIGH 8.1
- TI-2023-01947 FactoryTalk View Machine Edition Vulnerable to Remote Code Execution CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
- TI-2020-09686 Information disclosure in Rockwell FactoryTalk View SE CVSS 3.1MEDIUM 4.3
- TI-2024-04291 Rockwell Automation Datalog Function within in FactoryTalk® View SE contains SQL Injection Vulnerability CVSS 4.0HIGH 8.8
- TI-2024-30786 FactoryTalk® View Site Edition Remote Code Execution Vulnerability via Lack of Input Validation CVSS 4.0CRITICAL 9.2
Sources
- CVE-2020-14481 · CVE Program
- CVE-2020-14481 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-9h67-gqh5-w6f6 · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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