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CVE-2012-3005: Untrusted search path vulnerability in Invensys Wonderware InTouch 2012 and earlier, as used in Wonderware App

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CVE-2012-3005 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.9) affecting foxboro control software, infusion ce\/fe\/scada, intouch. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Untrusted search path vulnerability in Invensys Wonderware InTouch 2012 and earlier, as used in Wonderware Application Server, Wonderware Information Server, Foxboro Control Software, InFusion CE/FE/SCADA, InBatch, and Wonderware Historian, allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory.

Why this priority

  • No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score6.9 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance0.4% (top 61%)
CISA exploited listNo
Published2012-07-26
Last modified2026-06-16
Publisher (CNA): ICS-CERT · Vendor: invensys

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Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

invensys foxboro control software DOWNGRADE
Affected: 3.1 · 4.0
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.1
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy foxboro-control-software || rpm -q foxboro-control-software || foxboro-control-software --version
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison foxboro-control-software sudo apt install foxboro-control-software=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.1> sudo apt-mark hold foxboro-control-software
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list foxboro-control-software sudo dnf downgrade foxboro-control-software-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.1> sudo dnf versionlock add foxboro-control-software
Downgrade risk
Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.
After downgrade
Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.
invensys infusion ce\/fe\/scada UPGRADE
Affected: <= 2.5
Fixed in: newer than 2.5
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy infusion-cefescada || rpm -q infusion-cefescada || infusion-cefescada --version
2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade infusion-cefescada
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade infusion-cefescada
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
invensys intouch UPGRADE
Affected: <= 2012
Fixed in: newer than 2012
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy intouch || rpm -q intouch || intouch --version
2. UPGRADE to newer than 2012 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade intouch
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade intouch
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
invensys intouch\/wonderware application server UPGRADE
Affected: <= 2012 · 10.0 · 10.5
Fixed in: newer than 2012
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy intouchwonderware-application-server || rpm -q intouchwonderware-application-server || intouchwonderware-application-server --version
2. UPGRADE to newer than 2012 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade intouchwonderware-application-server
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade intouchwonderware-application-server
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
invensys wonderware historian UPGRADE
Affected: <= 10.0 · 10.0
Fixed in: newer than 10.0
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy wonderware-historian || rpm -q wonderware-historian || wonderware-historian --version
2. UPGRADE to newer than 10.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade wonderware-historian
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade wonderware-historian
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
invensys wonderware inbatch UPGRADE
Affected: <= 9.5
Fixed in: newer than 9.5
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy wonderware-inbatch || rpm -q wonderware-inbatch || wonderware-inbatch --version
2. UPGRADE to newer than 9.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade wonderware-inbatch
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade wonderware-inbatch
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2012-3005?

foxboro control software: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; infusion ce\/fe\/scada: upgrade to newer than 2.5; intouch: upgrade to newer than 2012. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2012-3005 being exploited?

CVE-2012-3005 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2012-3005 affect?

CVE-2012-3005 affects foxboro control software, infusion ce\/fe\/scada, intouch. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.9). Untrusted search path vulnerability in Invensys Wonderware InTouch 2012 and earlier, as used in Wonderware Application Server, Wonderware Information Server, Foxboro Control Software, InFusion CE/FE/SCADA, InBatch, and Wonderware Historian,

How urgent is CVE-2012-3005?

Priority 34/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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