How severe is CVE-2017-12092?

CVE-2017-12092 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.7, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-12092 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-12092?

CVE-2017-12092 affects Rockwellautomation Micrologix 1400 B Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-12092?

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

When was CVE-2017-12092 published?

CVE-2017-12092 was published on 2018-06-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-12092

CVE-2017-12092 is a low-severity vulnerability in Rockwellautomation Micrologix 1400 B Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.7. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.7)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Rockwellautomation Micrologix 1400 B Firmware
Published: 2018-06-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An exploitable file write vulnerability exists in the memory module functionality of Allen Bradley Micrologix 1400 Series B FRN 21.2 and before. A specially crafted packet can cause a file write resulting in a new program being written to the memory module. An attacker can send an unauthenticated packet to trigger this vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-12092?: An exploitable file write vulnerability exists in the memory module functionality of Allen Bradley Micrologix 1400 Series B FRN 21.2 and before. A specially crafted packet can cause a file write resulting in a new program being written to the memory module. An attacker can send an unauthenticated packet to trigger this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2017-12092?: CVE-2017-12092 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.7, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-12092 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-12092?: CVE-2017-12092 affects Rockwellautomation Micrologix 1400 B Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-12092?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-12092 published?: CVE-2017-12092 was published on 2018-06-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0444

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:rockwellautomation:micrologix_1400_b_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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