How severe is CVE-2012-3009?

CVE-2012-3009 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2012-3009 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-3009?

CVE-2012-3009 primarily affects Siemens Comos. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-3009?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2012-3009 published?

CVE-2012-3009 was published on 2012-08-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-3009

CVE-2012-3009 is a high-severity vulnerability in Siemens Comos with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 8.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Siemens Comos
Published: 2012-08-16
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Siemens COMOS before 9.1 Patch 413, 9.2 before Update 03 Patch 023, and 10.0 before Patch 005 allows remote authenticated users to obtain database administrative access via unspecified method calls.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-3009?: Siemens COMOS before 9.1 Patch 413, 9.2 before Update 03 Patch 023, and 10.0 before Patch 005 allows remote authenticated users to obtain database administrative access via unspecified method calls.
How severe is CVE-2012-3009?: CVE-2012-3009 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2012-3009 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-3009?: CVE-2012-3009 primarily affects Siemens Comos. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3009?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2012-3009 published?: CVE-2012-3009 was published on 2012-08-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:siemens:comos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:comos:9.2:03:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:comos:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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