How severe is CVE-2011-4512?

CVE-2011-4512 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2011-4512 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2011-4512?

CVE-2011-4512 primarily affects Siemens Wincc Flexible. In total, 16 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-4512?

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

When was CVE-2011-4512 published?

CVE-2011-4512 was published on 2012-02-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2011-4512

CVE-2011-4512 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Siemens Wincc Flexible with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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-94.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Siemens Wincc Flexible
Published: 2012-02-03
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

CRLF injection vulnerability in the HMI web server in Siemens WinCC flexible 2004, 2005, 2007, and 2008 before SP3; WinCC V11 (aka TIA portal) before SP2 Update 1; the TP, OP, MP, Comfort Panels, and Mobile Panels SIMATIC HMI panels; WinCC V11 Runtime Advanced; and WinCC flexible Runtime allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary HTTP headers and conduct HTTP response splitting attacks via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-4512?: CRLF injection vulnerability in the HMI web server in Siemens WinCC flexible 2004, 2005, 2007, and 2008 before SP3; WinCC V11 (aka TIA portal) before SP2 Update 1; the TP, OP, MP, Comfort Panels, and Mobile Panels SIMATIC HMI panels; WinCC V11 Runtime Advanced; and WinCC flexible Runtime allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary HTTP headers and conduct HTTP response splitting attacks via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2011-4512?: CVE-2011-4512 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2011-4512 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-4512?: CVE-2011-4512 primarily affects Siemens Wincc Flexible. In total, 16 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-4512?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2011-4512 published?: CVE-2011-4512 was published on 2012-02-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (16)

cpe:2.3:a:siemens:wincc_flexible:2004:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:wincc_flexible:2005:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:wincc_flexible:2007:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:wincc_flexible:2008:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:wincc_flexible:2008:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:wincc_flexible:2008:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:wincc:*:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:wincc:v11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:wincc:v11:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:simatic_hmi_panels:comfort_panels:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:simatic_hmi_panels:mobile_panels:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:simatic_hmi_panels:mp:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:simatic_hmi_panels:op:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:simatic_hmi_panels:tp:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:wincc_runtime_advanced:v11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:wincc_flexible_runtime:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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