How severe is CVE-2012-3015?

CVE-2012-3015 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-3015 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-3015?

CVE-2012-3015 primarily affects Siemens Simatic Pcs7. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-3015?

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

When was CVE-2012-3015 published?

CVE-2012-3015 was published on 2012-07-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-3015

CVE-2012-3015 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Siemens Simatic Pcs7 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (36th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Siemens Simatic Pcs7
Published: 2012-07-26
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in Siemens SIMATIC STEP7 before 5.5 SP1, as used in SIMATIC PCS7 7.1 SP3 and earlier and other products, allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in a STEP7 project folder.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-3015?: Untrusted search path vulnerability in Siemens SIMATIC STEP7 before 5.5 SP1, as used in SIMATIC PCS7 7.1 SP3 and earlier and other products, allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in a STEP7 project folder.
How severe is CVE-2012-3015?: CVE-2012-3015 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-3015 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-3015?: CVE-2012-3015 primarily affects Siemens Simatic Pcs7. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3015?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-3015 published?: CVE-2012-3015 was published on 2012-07-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:siemens:simatic_pcs7:*:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:simatic_step_7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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