CVE-2012-4693
CVE-2012-4693 is a low-severity vulnerability in Invensys Wonderware Intouch with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9. 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-310.
Key facts
- Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 1.9)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (14th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-310
- Affected product: Invensys Wonderware Intouch
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Invensys Wonderware InTouch 2012 R2 and earlier and Siemens ProcessSuite use a weak encryption algorithm for data in Ps_security.ini, which makes it easier for local users to discover passwords by reading this file.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2012-4693?
- Invensys Wonderware InTouch 2012 R2 and earlier and Siemens ProcessSuite use a weak encryption algorithm for data in Ps_security.ini, which makes it easier for local users to discover passwords by reading this file.
- How severe is CVE-2012-4693?
- CVE-2012-4693 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9, rated low severity.
- Is CVE-2012-4693 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2012-4693?
- CVE-2012-4693 primarily affects Invensys Wonderware Intouch. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2012-4693?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2012-4693 published?
- CVE-2012-4693 was published on 2012-12-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://www.siemens.com/corporate-technology/pool/de/forschungsfelder/siemens_security_advisory_ssa-370812.pdf
- http://www.us-cert.gov/control_systems/pdf/ICSA-12-348-01.pdf
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:invensys:wonderware_intouch:*:r2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:siemens:processsuite:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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