CVE-2012-4693: Invensys Wonderware InTouch 2012 R2 and earlier and Siemens ProcessSuite use a weak encryption algorithm for d

Q: How do I fix CVE-2012-4693?

wonderware intouch: upgrade to newer than 2012; processsuite: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2012-4693 being exploited?

CVE-2012-4693 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2012-4693 affect?

CVE-2012-4693 affects wonderware intouch, processsuite. Severity is low (CVSS 1.9). Invensys Wonderware InTouch 2012 R2 and earlier and Siemens ProcessSuite use a weak encryption algorithm for data in Ps_security.ini, which makes it easier for local users to discover passwords by reading this file.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2012-4693?

Priority 10/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

LOW 1.9UPGRADEMITIGATE

CVE-2012-4693 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 1.9) affecting wonderware intouch, processsuite. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Invensys Wonderware InTouch 2012 R2 and earlier and Siemens ProcessSuite use a weak encryption algorithm for data in Ps_security.ini, which makes it easier for local users to discover passwords by reading this file.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	1.9 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 86%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-310
Published	2012-12-18
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): ICS-CERT · Vendor: invensys · siemens

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2012-12-18 12:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:45 UTCUpdated Record last modified

invensys wonderware intouch UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2012

Fixed in: newer than 2012

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy wonderware-intouch || rpm -q wonderware-intouch || wonderware-intouch --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2012 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade wonderware-intouch

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade wonderware-intouch

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

siemens processsuite MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy processsuite || rpm -q processsuite || processsuite --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

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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-2012-4693?

wonderware intouch: upgrade to newer than 2012; processsuite: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2012-4693 being exploited?

CVE-2012-4693 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-2012-4693 affect?

CVE-2012-4693 affects wonderware intouch, processsuite. Severity is low (CVSS 1.9). Invensys Wonderware InTouch 2012 R2 and earlier and Siemens ProcessSuite use a weak encryption algorithm for data in Ps_security.ini, which makes it easier for local users to discover passwords by reading this file.

How urgent is CVE-2012-4693?

Priority 10/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

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References

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