CVE-2012-6439

CVE-2012-6439: Rockwell Automation ControlLogix PLC Improper Access Control

Vendor Rockwell Automation
Product 1756-ENBT, 1756-EWEB, 1768-ENBT, 1768-EWEB communication modules
Weakness CWE-284
Published January 24, 2013
Last update June 30, 2025

CVSS base score

What the vulnerability does

01Description

When an affected product receives a valid CIP message from an unauthorized or unintended source to Port 2222/TCP, Port 2222/UDP, Port 44818/TCP, or Port 44818/UDP that changes the product’s configuration and network parameters, a DoS condition can occur. This situation could cause loss of availability and a disruption of communication with other connected devices.  Rockwell Automation EtherNet/IP products; 1756-ENBT, 1756-EWEB, 1768-ENBT, and 1768-EWEB communication modules; CompactLogix L32E and L35E controllers; 1788-ENBT FLEXLogix adapter; 1794-AENTR FLEX I/O EtherNet/IP adapter; ControlLogix 18 and earlier; CompactLogix 18 and earlier; GuardLogix 18 and earlier; SoftLogix 18 and earlier; CompactLogix controllers 19 and earlier; SoftLogix controllers 19 and earlier; ControlLogix controllers 20 and earlier; GuardLogix controllers 20 and earlier; and MicroLogix 1100 and 1400

Key dates

02Disclosure timeline

January 24, 2013 CVE published
June 30, 2025 Record updated