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CVE-2012-4710

9.3 · HIGH

Invensys Wonderware Win-XML Exporter 1522.148.0.0 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files, send HTTP requests to intranet servers, or cause a denial of service (CPU and memory consumption)…

Published Apr 4, 2013invensysCWE-20EPSS 2.08%

Overview

CVE-2012-4710 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting invensys wonderware_win-xml_exporter. It was published on April 4, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Invensys Wonderware Win-XML Exporter 1522.148.0.0 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files, send HTTP requests to intranet servers, or cause a denial of service (CPU and memory consumption) via an XML external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from invensys. Update wonderware_win-xml_exporter to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refics-cert.us-cert.gov/pdf/ICSA-13-067-02.pdfRefics-cert.us-cert.gov/pdf/ICSA-13-067-02.pdf

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-4710?

CVE-2012-4710 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting invensys wonderware_win-xml_exporter. It was published on April 4, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2012-4710?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2012-4710?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from invensys. Update wonderware_win-xml_exporter to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2012-4710?

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