CVE-2012-6439: rockwell automation 1756-enbt, 1756-eweb, 1768-enbt, 1768-eweb communication modules Improper Access Control
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2012-6439 is a high (CVSS 8.5) Improper Access Control vulnerability in rockwell automation 1756-enbt, 1756-eweb, 1768-enbt, 1768-eweb communication modules. EPSS estimates a 23.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 97.7% of scored vulnerabilities.
Timeline
- 24-01-2013PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 30-06-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
When an affected product receives a valid CIP message from an unauthorized or unintended source to Port 2222/TCP, Port 2222/UDP, Port 44818/TCP, or Port 44818/UDP that changes the product’s configuration and network parameters, a DoS condition can occur. This situation could cause loss of availability and a disruption of communication with other connected devices. Rockwell Automation EtherNet/IP products; 1756-ENBT, 1756-EWEB, 1768-ENBT, and 1768-EWEB communication modules; CompactLogix L32E and L35E controllers; 1788-ENBT FLEXLogix adapter; 1794-AENTR FLEX I/O EtherNet/IP adapter; ControlLogix 18 and earlier; CompactLogix 18 and earlier; GuardLogix 18 and earlier; SoftLogix 18 and earlier; CompactLogix controllers 19 and earlier; SoftLogix controllers 19 and earlier; ControlLogix controllers 20 and earlier; GuardLogix controllers 20 and earlier; and MicroLogix 1100 and 1400
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 version- NVDNIST8.5HighAV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:C
EPSS trend
Probability
23.18%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
98%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 23.18% on 20-09-2026
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Rockwellautomation17 products
2 vendors · 25 products