How severe is CVE-2012-2595?

CVE-2012-2595 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-2595 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-2595?

CVE-2012-2595 primarily affects Siemens Wincc. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-2595?

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

When was CVE-2012-2595 published?

CVE-2012-2595 was published on 2012-06-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-2595

CVE-2012-2595 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Siemens Wincc with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (71st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Siemens Wincc
Published: 2012-06-08
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in unspecified web applications in Siemens WinCC 7.0 SP3 before Update 2 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors involving special characters in parameters.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-2595?: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in unspecified web applications in Siemens WinCC 7.0 SP3 before Update 2 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors involving special characters in parameters.
How severe is CVE-2012-2595?: CVE-2012-2595 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-2595 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-2595?: CVE-2012-2595 primarily affects Siemens Wincc. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2595?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-2595 published?: CVE-2012-2595 was published on 2012-06-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:siemens:wincc:7.0:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:wincc:7.0:sp3:update_1:*:*:*:*:*

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