How severe is CVE-2012-6068?

CVE-2012-6068 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2012-6068 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-6068?

CVE-2012-6068 primarily affects 3s-software Codesys Runtime System. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-6068?

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-2012-6068 published?

CVE-2012-6068 was published on 2013-01-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-6068

CVE-2012-6068 is a critical-severity vulnerability in 3s-software Codesys Runtime System with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 10.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: 3s-software Codesys Runtime System
Published: 2013-01-21
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Runtime Toolkit in CODESYS Runtime System 2.3.x and 2.4.x does not require authentication, which allows remote attackers to execute commands via the command-line interface in the TCP listener service or transfer files via requests to the TCP listener service.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-6068?: The Runtime Toolkit in CODESYS Runtime System 2.3.x and 2.4.x does not require authentication, which allows remote attackers to execute commands via the command-line interface in the TCP listener service or transfer files via requests to the TCP listener service.
How severe is CVE-2012-6068?: CVE-2012-6068 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2012-6068 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-6068?: CVE-2012-6068 primarily affects 3s-software Codesys Runtime System. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-6068?: 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-2012-6068 published?: CVE-2012-6068 was published on 2013-01-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:3s-software:codesys_runtime_system:2.3.9.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:3s-software:codesys_runtime_system:2.3.9.35:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:3s-software:codesys_runtime_system:2.3.9.36:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:3s-software:codesys_runtime_system:2.3.9.37:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:3s-software:codesys_runtime_system:2.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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