How severe is CVE-2012-4689?

CVE-2012-4689 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-4689 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-4689?

CVE-2012-4689 primarily affects Ge Intelligent Platforms Proficy Hmi/scada Cimplicity. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4689?

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

When was CVE-2012-4689 published?

CVE-2012-4689 was published on 2013-01-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-4689

CVE-2012-4689 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ge Intelligent Platforms Proficy Hmi/scada Cimplicity 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-189.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (63rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-189
Affected product: Ge Intelligent Platforms Proficy Hmi/scada Cimplicity
Published: 2013-01-17
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Integer overflow in CimWebServer.exe in GE Intelligent Platforms Proficy HMI/SCADA - CIMPLICITY 4.01 through 8.0, and Proficy Process Systems with CIMPLICITY, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via a malformed HTTP request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-4689?: Integer overflow in CimWebServer.exe in GE Intelligent Platforms Proficy HMI/SCADA - CIMPLICITY 4.01 through 8.0, and Proficy Process Systems with CIMPLICITY, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via a malformed HTTP request.
How severe is CVE-2012-4689?: CVE-2012-4689 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-4689 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-4689?: CVE-2012-4689 primarily affects Ge Intelligent Platforms Proficy Hmi/scada Cimplicity. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4689?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-4689 published?: CVE-2012-4689 was published on 2013-01-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:ge:intelligent_platforms_proficy_hmi\/scada_cimplicity:4.01:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ge:intelligent_platforms_proficy_hmi\/scada_cimplicity:7.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ge:intelligent_platforms_proficy_hmi\/scada_cimplicity:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ge:intelligent_platforms_proficy_process_systems_with_cimplicity:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:ge:intelligent_platforms_proficy_process_systems:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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