CRITICAL
CVE-2011-5088
NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: April 18, 2012· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
9.3
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
The GENESIS32 IcoSetServer ActiveX control in ICONICS GENESIS32 9.21 and BizViz 9.21 configures the trusted zone on the basis of user input, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web site, related to a "Workbench32/WebHMI component SetTrustedZone Policy vulnerability."
Technical Analysis
CVE-2011-5088 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityM
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityC
AvailabilityC
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Vendors & Products
iconics2 product(s)
bizvizgenesis32
Source: NVD CPE · 2 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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All References (2)
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http://www.us-cert.gov/control_systems/pdf/ICSA-11-182-01.pdfUS Government Resource
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http://www.us-cert.gov/control_systems/pdf/ICSA-11-182-01.pdfUS Government Resource
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2011-5088
CVSS Score9.3 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedApr 18, 2012
Related CVEs (NVD-CWE-Other)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2011-5088 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.