CVE-2012-1799

What it is

The web server on the Siemens Scalance S Security Module firewall S602 V2, S612 V2, and S613 V2 with firmware before 2.3.0.3 does not limit the rate of authentication attempts, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via a brute-force attack on the administrative password.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network without logging in. High risk of data exposure, data tampering, service disruption.

Exploit odds

5.0% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2012-04-18 10:33 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-16 23:40 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 5.0% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 10.0 HIGH (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2012-04-18 10:33 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-16 23:40 UTC

Exploit probability

5.0% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-287 · Improper authentication

Record status

Modified

Affected

• Siemens Scalance S Firmware ≤ 2.3.0
• Siemens Scalance S Firmware 2.1.0
• Siemens Scalance S Firmware 2.2.0
• Siemens Scalance s602 v2
• Siemens Scalance s612 v2
• Siemens Scalance s613 v2

Attack profile CVSS 2.0 · 10.0

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Low

Authentication

None

Confidentiality

Complete

Integrity

Complete

Availability

Complete

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