How severe is CVE-2011-4870?

CVE-2011-4870 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2011-4870 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2011-4870?

CVE-2011-4870 primarily affects Invensys Wonderware Inbatch. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-4870?

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

When was CVE-2011-4870 published?

CVE-2011-4870 was published on 2012-01-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2011-4870

CVE-2011-4870 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Invensys Wonderware Inbatch with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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-119.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Invensys Wonderware Inbatch
Published: 2012-01-08
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple buffer overflows in the (1) GUIControls, (2) BatchObjSrv, and (3) BatchSecCtrl ActiveX controls in Invensys Wonderware InBatch 9.0 and 9.0 SP1, and InBatch 8.1 SP1, 9.0 SP2, and 9.5 Server and Runtime Clients, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in a property value, a different issue than CVE-2011-3141.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-4870?: Multiple buffer overflows in the (1) GUIControls, (2) BatchObjSrv, and (3) BatchSecCtrl ActiveX controls in Invensys Wonderware InBatch 9.0 and 9.0 SP1, and InBatch 8.1 SP1, 9.0 SP2, and 9.5 Server and Runtime Clients, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in a property value, a different issue than CVE-2011-3141.
How severe is CVE-2011-4870?: CVE-2011-4870 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2011-4870 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-4870?: CVE-2011-4870 primarily affects Invensys Wonderware Inbatch. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-4870?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2011-4870 published?: CVE-2011-4870 was published on 2012-01-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:invensys:wonderware_inbatch:8.1:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:invensys:wonderware_inbatch:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:invensys:wonderware_inbatch:9.0:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:invensys:wonderware_inbatch:9.0:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:invensys:wonderware_inbatch:9.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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