CVE-2012-3040: XSS
First published: Wed Oct 10 2012(Updated: )
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.
Credit: ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Siemens SIMATIC S7-1200 CPU | >=2.0.0<3.0.2 | |
| Siemens SIMATIC S7-1200 CPU | ||
| Siemens S7-1200 CPU 1211C Firmware | >=2.0.0<3.0.2 | |
| Siemens Simatic S7-1200 CPU 1211C Firmware | ||
| Siemens S7-1200 CPU 1212C Firmware | >=2.0.0<3.0.2 | |
| Siemens SIMATIC S7-1200 CPU 1212C Firmware | ||
| Siemens S7-1200 CPU 1212FC Firmware | >=2.0.0<3.0.2 | |
| Siemens S7-1200 CPU 1212FC | ||
| Siemens SIMATIC S7-1200 CPU 1214C Firmware | >=2.0.0<3.0.2 | |
| Siemens SIMATIC S7-1200 CPU 1214FC DC/DC/Rly | ||
| Siemens S7-1200 CPU 1214C Firmware | >=2.0.0<3.0.2 | |
| Siemens SIMATIC S7-1200 CPU | ||
| Siemens Simatic S7-1200 CPU Firmware | >=2.0.0<3.0.2 | |
| Siemens SIMATIC S7-1200 CPU 1215FC DC/DC/DC | ||
| Siemens SIMATIC S7-1200 CPU 1215C DC/DC/DC | >=2.0.0<3.0.2 | |
| Siemens CPU 1215C | ||
| Siemens S7-1200 CPU 1217C Firmware | >=2.0.0<3.0.2 | |
| Siemens S7-1200 CPU 1217C |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-3040?
CVE-2012-3040 is considered a medium-severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3040?
To fix CVE-2012-3040, upgrade to a firmware version for the Siemens SIMATIC S7-1200 PLC that is higher than 3.0.2.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-3040?
CVE-2012-3040 affects Siemens SIMATIC S7-1200 PLCs with firmware versions 2.x up to 3.0.1.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2012-3040?
CVE-2012-3040 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML.
Can CVE-2012-3040 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2012-3040 can be exploited remotely by sending a crafted URI to the vulnerable web server.
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