How severe is CVE-2012-3037?

CVE-2012-3037 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-3037 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-3037?

CVE-2012-3037 primarily affects Siemens Simatic S7-1200 Firmware. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-3037?

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

When was CVE-2012-3037 published?

CVE-2012-3037 was published on 2012-09-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-3037

CVE-2012-3037 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Siemens Simatic S7-1200 Firmware 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-295.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (71st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-295
Affected product: Siemens Simatic S7-1200 Firmware
Published: 2012-09-25
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Siemens SIMATIC S7-1200 2.x PLC does not properly protect the private key of the SIMATIC CONTROLLER Certification Authority certificate, which allows remote attackers to spoof the S7-1200 web server by using this key to create a forged certificate.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-3037?: The Siemens SIMATIC S7-1200 2.x PLC does not properly protect the private key of the SIMATIC CONTROLLER Certification Authority certificate, which allows remote attackers to spoof the S7-1200 web server by using this key to create a forged certificate.
How severe is CVE-2012-3037?: CVE-2012-3037 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-3037 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-3037?: CVE-2012-3037 primarily affects Siemens Simatic S7-1200 Firmware. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3037?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-3037 published?: CVE-2012-3037 was published on 2012-09-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (9)

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