How severe is CVE-2012-4701?

CVE-2012-4701 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2012-4701 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-4701?

CVE-2012-4701 primarily affects Tridium Niagara Ax. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4701?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2012-4701 published?

CVE-2012-4701 was published on 2013-02-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-4701

CVE-2012-4701 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Tridium Niagara Ax with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Tridium Niagara Ax
Published: 2013-02-15
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in Tridium Niagara AX 3.5, 3.6, and 3.7 allows remote attackers to read sensitive files, and consequently execute arbitrary code, by leveraging (1) valid credentials or (2) the guest feature.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-4701?: Directory traversal vulnerability in Tridium Niagara AX 3.5, 3.6, and 3.7 allows remote attackers to read sensitive files, and consequently execute arbitrary code, by leveraging (1) valid credentials or (2) the guest feature.
How severe is CVE-2012-4701?: CVE-2012-4701 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2012-4701 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-4701?: CVE-2012-4701 primarily affects Tridium Niagara Ax. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4701?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2012-4701 published?: CVE-2012-4701 was published on 2013-02-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:tridium:niagara_ax:3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:tridium:niagara_ax:3.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:tridium:niagara_ax:3.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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