Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2012-4701 affects Tridium Niagara AX 3.5, 3.6, and 3.7. A remote attacker with valid credentials, or access through the guest feature, could read sensitive files and potentially progress to arbitrary code execution. Treat exposed Niagara AX deployments as high-risk until vendor guidance is confirmed and applied. Exposure is most likely in Niagara AX 3.5, 3.6, or 3.7 systems reachable by users with credentials or by the guest feature. Prioritize remediation for externally reachable or guest-enabled Niagara AX systems. The issue can expose sensitive files and may lead to code execution, but the provided sources do not confirm active exploitation. Mitigation focus: Identify all Niagara AX 3.5, 3.6, and 3.7 deployments.; Review the Niagara Central security patch advisory and apply vendor-approved updates where applicable.; Disable or restrict guest access unless explicitly required..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.niagara-central.com/ord?portal:/dev/wiki/Niagara_AX_Security_Patch_11-Feb-2013CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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