How severe is CVE-2012-0232?

CVE-2012-0232 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-0232 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-0232?

CVE-2012-0232 primarily affects Ge Intelligent Platforms Proficy Real-time Information Portal. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-0232?

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

When was CVE-2012-0232 published?

CVE-2012-0232 was published on 2012-03-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-0232

CVE-2012-0232 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ge Intelligent Platforms Proficy Real-time Information Portal with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Ge Intelligent Platforms Proficy Real-time Information Portal
Published: 2012-03-15
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in rifsrvd.exe in the Remote Interface Service in GE Intelligent Platforms Proficy Real-Time Information Portal 2.6, 3.0, 3.0 SP1, and 3.5 allows remote attackers to modify the configuration via crafted strings.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-0232?: Directory traversal vulnerability in rifsrvd.exe in the Remote Interface Service in GE Intelligent Platforms Proficy Real-Time Information Portal 2.6, 3.0, 3.0 SP1, and 3.5 allows remote attackers to modify the configuration via crafted strings.
How severe is CVE-2012-0232?: CVE-2012-0232 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-0232 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-0232?: CVE-2012-0232 primarily affects Ge Intelligent Platforms Proficy Real-time Information Portal. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0232?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-0232 published?: CVE-2012-0232 was published on 2012-03-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:ge:intelligent_platforms_proficy_real-time_information_portal:2.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ge:intelligent_platforms_proficy_real-time_information_portal:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ge:intelligent_platforms_proficy_real-time_information_portal:3.0:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ge:intelligent_platforms_proficy_real-time_information_portal:3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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