How severe is CVE-2012-4028?

CVE-2012-4028 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2012-4028 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-4028?

CVE-2012-4028 affects Tridium Niagara Ax. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4028?

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-2012-4028 published?

CVE-2012-4028 was published on 2012-07-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-4028

CVE-2012-4028 is a high-severity vulnerability in Tridium Niagara Ax with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. 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-522.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-522
Affected product: Tridium Niagara Ax
Published: 2012-07-16
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Tridium Niagara AX Framework does not properly store credential data, which allows context-dependent attackers to bypass intended access restrictions by using the stored information for authentication.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-4028?: Tridium Niagara AX Framework does not properly store credential data, which allows context-dependent attackers to bypass intended access restrictions by using the stored information for authentication.
How severe is CVE-2012-4028?: CVE-2012-4028 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2012-4028 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-4028?: CVE-2012-4028 affects Tridium Niagara Ax. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4028?: 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-2012-4028 published?: CVE-2012-4028 was published on 2012-07-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:tridium:niagara_ax:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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