How severe is CVE-2012-2516?

CVE-2012-2516 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2012-2516 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 40% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-2516?

CVE-2012-2516 primarily affects Ge Intelligent Platforms Proficy Batch Execution. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-2516?

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-2012-2516 published?

CVE-2012-2516 was published on 2012-07-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-2516

CVE-2012-2516 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ge Intelligent Platforms Proficy Batch Execution with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 40% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-78.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 40% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Ge Intelligent Platforms Proficy Batch Execution
Published: 2012-07-05
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

An ActiveX control in KeyHelp.ocx in KeyWorks KeyHelp Module (aka the HTML Help component), as used in GE Intelligent Platforms Proficy Historian 3.1, 3.5, 4.0, and 4.5; Proficy HMI/SCADA iFIX 5.0 and 5.1; Proficy Pulse 1.0; Proficy Batch Execution 5.6; SI7 I/O Driver 7.20 through 7.42; and other products, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via crafted input, related to a "command injection vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-2516?: An ActiveX control in KeyHelp.ocx in KeyWorks KeyHelp Module (aka the HTML Help component), as used in GE Intelligent Platforms Proficy Historian 3.1, 3.5, 4.0, and 4.5; Proficy HMI/SCADA iFIX 5.0 and 5.1; Proficy Pulse 1.0; Proficy Batch Execution 5.6; SI7 I/O Driver 7.20 through 7.42; and other products, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via crafted input, related to a "command injection vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2012-2516?: CVE-2012-2516 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2012-2516 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 40% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-2516?: CVE-2012-2516 primarily affects Ge Intelligent Platforms Proficy Batch Execution. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2516?: 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-2012-2516 published?: CVE-2012-2516 was published on 2012-07-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (10)

cpe:2.3:a:ge:intelligent_platforms_proficy_batch_execution:5.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ge:intelligent_platforms_proficy_historian:3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ge:intelligent_platforms_proficy_historian:3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ge:intelligent_platforms_proficy_historian:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ge:intelligent_platforms_proficy_historian:4.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ge:intelligent_platforms_proficy_hmi\/scada_ifix:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ge:intelligent_platforms_proficy_hmi\/scada_ifix:5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ge:intelligent_platforms_proficy_pulse:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ge:intelligent_platforms_si7_i\/o_driver:7.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ge:intelligent_platforms_si7_i\/o_driver:7.42:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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