UNKNOWN CVSS 6.4
Published: 2012-02-21

CVE-2012-0237

advantech advantech_webaccess Security Advisory (CVE-2012-0237)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2012-0237 impacting advantech advantech_webaccess. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 6.4 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
Advantech/BroadWin WebAccess before 7.0 allows remote attackers to (1) enable date and time syncing or (2) disable date and time syncing via a crafted URL.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Confidentiality
None (C:N)
No data confidentiality impact

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product advantech / advantech_webaccess
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-119

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2012-0237 impacting advantech advantech_webaccess.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2012-0237.yaml
id: cve-2012-0237

info:
  name: advantech advantech_webaccess - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2012-0237 affecting advantech advantech_webaccess.
    Evaluation: Advantech/BroadWin WebAccess before 7.0 allows remote attackers to (1) enable date and time syncing or (2) disable date and time syncing via a crafted...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2012-0237
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:P
    cvss-score: 6.4
    cve-id: CVE-2012-0237
    cwe-id: CWE-119
  tags: cve,cve-2012-0237,advantech,advantech_webaccess,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "advantech_webaccess"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2012-0237.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2012-0237
# Target: advantech advantech_webaccess | CVSS: 6.4 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2012-0237 (advantech advantech_webaccess)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against advantech advantech_webaccess scope (*).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2012-0237.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2012-0237
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install advantech_webaccess 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade advantech_webaccess 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update advantech_webaccess

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i advantech_webaccess 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i advantech_webaccess

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

🔗 Verified Technical References

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2012-0237 in advantech advantech_webaccess?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update advantech advantech_webaccess packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2012-0237?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2012-0237?

CVE-2012-0237 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 6.4 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
6.4
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2012-0237
Weakness CWE-119
Vendor advantech
Product advantech_webaccess
Published 2012-02-21
Vector AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:P