What is the CVSS score of CVE-2012-4705?

CVE-2012-4705 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (Critical). CVSS vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C. EPSS exploitation probability: 70.4%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2012-4705?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2012-4705. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 70.4%.

Codesys Gateway Server CVE-2012-4705

CRITICAL

Path Traversal (CWE-22)

2013-02-24 ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov

Path Traversal RCE Codesys Gateway Server

10.0

CVSS 2.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

10.0 CRITICAL

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Confidentiality

Integrity

Availability

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Feb 24, 2013 - 11:48 cve.org

CRITICAL 10.0

DescriptionCVE.org

Directory traversal vulnerability in 3S CODESYS Gateway-Server before 2.3.9.27 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors involving a crafted pathname.

AnalysisAI

Directory traversal vulnerability in 3S CODESYS Gateway-Server before 2.3.9.27 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors involving a crafted pathname. Rated critical severity (CVSS 10.0), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and EPSS exploitation probability 70.4%.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Path Traversal (CWE-22), which allows attackers to access files and directories outside the intended path. Directory traversal vulnerability in 3S CODESYS Gateway-Server before 2.3.9.27 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors involving a crafted pathname. Affected products include: 3S-Software Codesys Gateway-Server. Version information: before 2.3.9.27.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Validate and canonicalize file paths. Use chroot or sandboxing. Reject input containing path separators or '../' sequences.