How severe is CVE-2011-4056?

CVE-2011-4056 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2011-4056 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2011-4056?

CVE-2011-4056 primarily affects Siemens Tecnomatix Factorylink. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-4056?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2011-4056 published?

CVE-2011-4056 was published on 2012-01-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2011-4056

CVE-2011-4056 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Siemens Tecnomatix Factorylink with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (62nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Siemens Tecnomatix Factorylink
Published: 2012-01-08
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

An unspecified ActiveX control in ActBar.ocx in Siemens Tecnomatix FactoryLink 6.6.1 (aka 6.6 SP1), 7.5.217 (aka 7.5 SP2), and 8.0.2.54 allows remote attackers to create or overwrite arbitrary files via the save method.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-4056?: An unspecified ActiveX control in ActBar.ocx in Siemens Tecnomatix FactoryLink 6.6.1 (aka 6.6 SP1), 7.5.217 (aka 7.5 SP2), and 8.0.2.54 allows remote attackers to create or overwrite arbitrary files via the save method.
How severe is CVE-2011-4056?: CVE-2011-4056 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2011-4056 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-4056?: CVE-2011-4056 primarily affects Siemens Tecnomatix Factorylink. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-4056?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2011-4056 published?: CVE-2011-4056 was published on 2012-01-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:siemens:tecnomatix_factorylink:6.6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:tecnomatix_factorylink:7.5.217:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:tecnomatix_factorylink:8.0.2.54:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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