CRITICAL
CVE-2012-4710
CWE-20Published: April 4, 2013· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
9.3
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Invensys Wonderware Win-XML Exporter 1522.148.0.0 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files, send HTTP requests to intranet servers, or cause a denial of service (CPU and memory consumption) via an XML external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2012-4710 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
invensys1 product(s)
wonderware win-xml exporter
Source: NVD CPE · 1 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://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/pdf/ICSA-13-067-02.pdfUS Government Resource
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http://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/pdf/ICSA-13-067-02.pdfUS Government Resource
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2012-4710
CVSS Score9.3 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-20
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedApr 4, 2013
Related CVEs (CWE-20)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2012-4710 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.