CVE-2012-2516 describes a critical command injection vulnerability in the KeyHelp ActiveX control (KeyHelp.ocx) used across several GE Intelligent Platforms products, including Proficy Historian, iFIX, and Pulse. This flaw allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands on affected systems. With a CVSS score of 9.3 (critical) and an EPSS score indicating high exploitability, this vulnerability poses a significant risk due to its network-based attack vector and complete compromise potential. While not listed on CISA's KEV, a Metasploit module exists, confirming readily available exploit code, though community discussion and media coverage are minimal.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
5.6CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ge:intelligent_platforms_proficy_batch_execution:5.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
3.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ge:intelligent_platforms_proficy_historian:3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
3.5CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ge:intelligent_platforms_proficy_historian:3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
4.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ge:intelligent_platforms_proficy_historian:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
4.5CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ge:intelligent_platforms_proficy_historian:4.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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No media coverage found for this CVE.
The average CVE in this peer group has 0.1 InfoSec Media, 0.0 Vendor Blog, and 0.0 Security Researcher mentions.
Remediation records are not available for this CVE.