HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2012-3025
MEDIUM

CVE-2012-3025

CWE-522Published: August 16, 2012· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

5.0
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The default configuration of Tridium Niagara AX Framework through 3.6 uses a cleartext base64 format for transmission of credentials in cookies, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2012-3025 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 ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

tridium1 product(s)
niagara ax
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

All References (4)

http://www.tridium.com/cs/tridium_news/security_patch_36Broken Link · Patch · Vendor Advisory
http://www.us-cert.gov/control_systems/pdf/ICSA-12-228-01.pdfBroken Link · Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
http://www.tridium.com/cs/tridium_news/security_patch_36Broken Link · Patch · Vendor Advisory
http://www.us-cert.gov/control_systems/pdf/ICSA-12-228-01.pdfBroken Link · Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2012-3025
CVSS Score5.0 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-522
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedAug 16, 2012

Related CVEs (CWE-522)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2012-3025 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.