CVE-2012-3040

Name: CVE-2012-3040
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-10-10T18:55:02.08+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.57%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-3040 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the web server on Siemens SIMATIC S7-1200 PLCs 2.x through 3.0.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted URI.. EPSS estimates a 2.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the web server on Siemens SIMATIC S7-1200 PLCs 2.x through 3.0.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted URI.

Metrics

CVSS 3.0

/10

EPSS Probability

2.57%

83.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Siemens	Simatic S7-1200 Firmware	>= 2.0.0, < 3.0.2
Siemens	Simatic S7-1200 Cpu 1211c Firmware	>= 2.0.0, < 3.0.2
Siemens	Simatic S7-1200 Cpu 1212c Firmware	>= 2.0.0, < 3.0.2
Siemens	Simatic S7-1200 Cpu 1212fc Firmware	>= 2.0.0, < 3.0.2
Siemens	Simatic S7-1200 Cpu 1214 Fc Firmware	>= 2.0.0, < 3.0.2
Siemens	Simatic S7-1200 Cpu 1214c Firmware	>= 2.0.0, < 3.0.2
Siemens	Simatic S7-1200 Cpu 1215 Fc Firmware	>= 2.0.0, < 3.0.2
Siemens	Simatic S7-1200 Cpu 1215c Firmware	>= 2.0.0, < 3.0.2
Siemens	Simatic S7-1200 Cpu 1217c Firmware	>= 2.0.0, < 3.0.2

References

http://en.securitylab.ru/lab/PT-2012-50Third Party Advisory
http://osvdb.org/86130Broken Link
http://secunia.com/advisories/50816Third Party Advisory
http://www.siemens.com/corporate-technology/pool/de/forschungsfelder/siemens_security_advisory_ssa-279823.pdfBroken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://www.us-cert.gov/control_systems/pdf/ICSA-12-283-01.pdfBroken Link, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://en.securitylab.ru/lab/PT-2012-50Third Party Advisory
http://osvdb.org/86130Broken Link
http://secunia.com/advisories/50816Third Party Advisory
http://www.siemens.com/corporate-technology/pool/de/forschungsfelder/siemens_security_advisory_ssa-279823.pdfBroken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://www.us-cert.gov/control_systems/pdf/ICSA-12-283-01.pdfBroken Link, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Oct 10, 2012
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-3040?

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the web server on Siemens SIMATIC S7-1200 PLCs 2.x through 3.0.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted URI.

How severe is CVE-2012-3040?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-3040 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-3040?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST