CVE-2012-0228 Auth bypass in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can bypass access restrictions in Invensys Wonderware Information Server due to improper client control implementation.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2012-0228?

CVE-2012-0228 is a high-severity authentication bypass vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Apr 2012. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Invensys Wonderware Information Server 4.0 SP1 and 4.5 does not properly implement client controls, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via unspecified vectors.

Weakness: CWE-264

Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-0228?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Invensys Wonderware Information Server.

How do I fix CVE-2012-0228?

No fix has been published for CVE-2012-0228 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.

Is CVE-2012-0228 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-0228 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-c456-vjhw-vjgw.

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