How severe is CVE-2012-3028?

CVE-2012-3028 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-3028 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-3028?

CVE-2012-3028 primarily affects Siemens Simatic Pcs7. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-3028?

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

When was CVE-2012-3028 published?

CVE-2012-3028 was published on 2012-09-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-3028

CVE-2012-3028 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Siemens Simatic Pcs7 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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-352.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (58th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-352
Affected product: Siemens Simatic Pcs7
Published: 2012-09-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in WebNavigator in Siemens WinCC 7.0 SP3 and earlier, as used in SIMATIC PCS7 and other products, allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of arbitrary users for requests that modify data or cause a denial of service.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-3028?: Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in WebNavigator in Siemens WinCC 7.0 SP3 and earlier, as used in SIMATIC PCS7 and other products, allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of arbitrary users for requests that modify data or cause a denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2012-3028?: CVE-2012-3028 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-3028 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-3028?: CVE-2012-3028 primarily affects Siemens Simatic Pcs7. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3028?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-3028 published?: CVE-2012-3028 was published on 2012-09-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (11)

cpe:2.3:a:siemens:simatic_pcs7:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:wincc:*:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:wincc:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:wincc:5.0:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:wincc:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:wincc:6.0:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:wincc:6.0:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:wincc:6.0:sp4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:wincc:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:wincc:7.0:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:wincc:7.0:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*

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