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CVE-2012-6068: 3S CoDeSys Improper Access Control

The Runtime Toolkit in CODESYS Runtime System 2.3.x and 2.4.x does not require authentication, which allows remote attackers to execute commands via the command-line interface in the TCP listener service or transfer files via requests to the TCP listener service.

CriticalCVSS 9.8Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

This is a critical industrial-control weakness in legacy CODESYS Runtime System 2.3.x and 2.4.x. A remote, unauthenticated attacker could use the runtime TCP listener service to run commands or transfer files. For executives, the main concern is potential loss of control, integrity, and availability where exposed control systems still use these runtimes. Highest concern is legacy operational technology using CODESYS Runtime System 2.3.x or 2.4.x, especially if the TCP listener service is reachable from untrusted networks. The affected-product data in the bundle is limited and internally unclear, so confirm exposure against vendor and CISA guidance. Treat this as urgent for any exposed OT environment. The business risk is not theoretical impact scoring alone: unauthenticated runtime access could disrupt industrial processes or alter controller behavior. Prioritize discovery and network containment first, then vendor-confirmed remediation. Mitigation focus: Identify assets running CODESYS Runtime System 2.3.x or 2.4.x.; Restrict TCP listener access to trusted management networks only.; Check CODESYS, CISA, and device-vendor guidance for supported fixes..

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Critical
CVSS
9.8 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
4Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
9.8CVSS 3.1CriticalCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H3.95.9Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

9.8Critical
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2012-6068Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone
Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
3S-Smart Software SolutionsCODESYS Control Runtime embedded0unaffected
3S-Smart Software SolutionsCODESYS Control Runtime full0unaffected
3S-Smart Software SolutionsCODESYS Control RTE0unaffected
FestoCECX-X-C1 Modular Master Controller with CoDeSysAllunaffected
FestoCECX-X-M1 Modular Controller with CoDeSys and SoftMotionAllunaffected
3S-Smart Software SolutionsCoDeSys3.Xunaffected
Weakness

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CWE-284 · source CWE mapping

Improper Access Control

Improper Access Control represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.