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CVE-2012-6069: 3S CoDeSys Relative Path Traversal

The CoDeSys Runtime Toolkit’s file transfer functionality does not perform input validation, which allows an attacker to access files and directories outside the intended scope. This may allow an attacker to upload and download any file on the device. This could allow the attacker to affect the availability, integrity, and confidentiality of the device.

CriticalCVSS 10Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2012-6069 is a critical path traversal flaw in CODESYS Runtime Toolkit file transfer. An unauthenticated network attacker could reach outside the intended file area and upload or download files, risking plant availability, device integrity, and confidentiality. Exposure is most relevant to industrial devices using affected CODESYS runtime components or listed Festo controllers, especially where runtime file transfer services are reachable from untrusted networks. Asset inventory is required because the bundle does not provide CPEs or precise fixed versions. Treat as urgent for any exposed operational technology environment. The worst-case impact spans data theft, unauthorized device file changes, and disruption. Prioritize internet-facing or broadly reachable controller networks first. Mitigation focus: Inventory CODESYS runtime deployments and listed Festo controller models.; Check CODESYS and CISA advisories for vendor-supported updates or mitigations.; Restrict untrusted network reachability to CODESYS runtime file transfer services..

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Critical
CVSS
10 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

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

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0ADP providers
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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
10CVSS 3.1CriticalCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H3.96Primary CVE score

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Base CVSS 3.1 score

10Critical
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2012-6069Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/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
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