MEDIUM · 5.5

CVE-2020-14480

Due to usernames/passwords being stored in plaintext in Random Access Memory (RAM), a local, authenticated attacker could gain access to certain credentials, including Windows Logon credentials.

Vulnerability Description

Due to usernames/passwords being stored in plaintext in Random Access Memory (RAM), a local, authenticated attacker could gain access to certain credentials, including Windows Logon credentials.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
NONE
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
RockwellautomationFactorytalk View<= 9.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-14480?

CVE-2020-14480 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). Due to usernames/passwords being stored in plaintext in Random Access Memory (RAM), a local, authenticated attacker could gain access to certain credentials, including Windows Logon credentials.

How severe is CVE-2020-14480?

CVE-2020-14480 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2020-14480?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Rockwellautomation Factorytalk View.