CVE-2012-0242
CVE-2012-0242 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Advantech Advantech Webaccess with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. 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-134.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (94th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-134
- Affected product: Advantech Advantech Webaccess
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Format string vulnerability in Advantech/BroadWin WebAccess before 7.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a message string.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2012-0242?
- Format string vulnerability in Advantech/BroadWin WebAccess before 7.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a message string.
- How severe is CVE-2012-0242?
- CVE-2012-0242 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2012-0242 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2012-0242?
- CVE-2012-0242 primarily affects Advantech Advantech Webaccess. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2012-0242?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2012-0242 published?
- CVE-2012-0242 was published on 2012-02-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:advantech:advantech_webaccess:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:advantech:advantech_webaccess:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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