How severe is CVE-2010-2772?

CVE-2010-2772 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2010-2772 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-2772?

CVE-2010-2772 primarily affects Siemens Simatic Wincc. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-2772?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2010-2772 published?

CVE-2010-2772 was published on 2010-07-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-2772

CVE-2010-2772 is a high-severity vulnerability in Siemens Simatic Wincc with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-798.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 6.9
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (42nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-798
Affected product: Siemens Simatic Wincc
Published: 2010-07-22
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Siemens Simatic WinCC and PCS 7 SCADA system uses a hard-coded password, which allows local users to access a back-end database and gain privileges, as demonstrated in the wild in July 2010 by the Stuxnet worm, a different vulnerability than CVE-2010-2568.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-2772?: Siemens Simatic WinCC and PCS 7 SCADA system uses a hard-coded password, which allows local users to access a back-end database and gain privileges, as demonstrated in the wild in July 2010 by the Stuxnet worm, a different vulnerability than CVE-2010-2568.
How severe is CVE-2010-2772?: CVE-2010-2772 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2010-2772 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-2772?: CVE-2010-2772 primarily affects Siemens Simatic Wincc. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-2772?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2010-2772 published?: CVE-2010-2772 was published on 2010-07-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:a:siemens:simatic_wincc:6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:simatic_wincc:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:simatic_pcs_7:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:simatic_pcs_7:6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:simatic_pcs_7:7.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:simatic_pcs_7:7.0:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:simatic_pcs_7:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:simatic_pcs_7:7.1:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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