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CVE-2012-6068

9.8 · CRITICAL

The Runtime Toolkit in CODESYS Runtime System 2.3.x and 2.4.x does not require authentication, which allows remote attackers to execute commands via the command-line interface in the TCP listener s…

Published Jan 21, 20133s-softwareCWE-284EPSS 5.27%

Overview

CVE-2012-6068 is a critical-severity vulnerability affecting 3s-software codesys_runtime_system. It was published on January 21, 2013 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The Runtime Toolkit in CODESYS Runtime System 2.3.x and 2.4.x does not require authentication, which allows remote attackers to execute commands via the command-line interface in the TCP listener service or transfer files via requests to the TCP listener service.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from 3s-software. Update codesys_runtime_system 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

Refwww.codesys.com/news-events/press-releases/detail/article/sicherheitsluecke-in-codesys-v23-laufzeitsystem.htmlRefwww.digitalbond.com/tools/basecamp/3s-codesys/Refus.codesys.com/ecosystem/security/CISAwww.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-13-011-01CISAwww.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-14-084-01Refics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-14-084-01Refwww.codesys.com/news-events/press-releases/detail/article/sicherheitsluecke-in-codesys-v23-laufzeitsystem.htmlRefwww.digitalbond.com/tools/basecamp/3s-codesys/Refwww.us-cert.gov/control_systems/pdf/ICSA-13-011-01.pdf

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-6068?

CVE-2012-6068 is a critical-severity vulnerability affecting 3s-software codesys_runtime_system. It was published on January 21, 2013 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2012-6068?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2012-6068?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from 3s-software. Update codesys_runtime_system 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-2012-6068?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2012-6068 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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