CVE-2012-4027
CVE-2012-4027 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Tridium Niagara Ax with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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-22.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (83rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Tridium Niagara Ax
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in Tridium Niagara AX Framework allows remote attackers to read files outside of the intended images, nav, and px folders by leveraging incorrect permissions, as demonstrated by reading the config.bog file.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2012-4027?
- Directory traversal vulnerability in Tridium Niagara AX Framework allows remote attackers to read files outside of the intended images, nav, and px folders by leveraging incorrect permissions, as demonstrated by reading the config.bog file.
- How severe is CVE-2012-4027?
- CVE-2012-4027 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2012-4027 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2012-4027?
- CVE-2012-4027 affects Tridium Niagara Ax. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2012-4027?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2012-4027 published?
- CVE-2012-4027 was published on 2012-07-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://www.washingtonpost.com/investigations/tridiums-niagara-framework-marvel-of-connectivity-illustrates-new-cyber-risks/2012/07/11/gJQARJL6dW_story.html
- https://www.tridium.com/galleries/briefings/NiagaraAX_Framework_Software_Security_Alert.pdf
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:tridium:niagara_ax:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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