CVE-2012-2516Intelligent Platforms Proficy Historian OS Command Injection
An ActiveX control in KeyHelp.ocx in KeyWorks KeyHelp Module (aka the HTML Help component), as used in GE Intelligent Platforms Proficy Historian 3.1, 3.5, 4.0, and 4.5; Proficy HMI/SCADA iFIX 5.0 and 5.1; Proficy Pulse 1.0; Proficy Batch Execution 5.6; SI7 I/O Driver 7.20…
Published Jul 5, 2012 · Updated Apr 28, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2012-2516 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.3 v2) affecting Intelligent Platforms Proficy Batch Execution (Ge), Intelligent Platforms Proficy Historian (Ge), Intelligent Platforms Proficy Hmi\/scada Ifix (Ge) and 2 more products.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
Scores
CVSS v2
9.3
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
40%
Higher than 98.6% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
ATLAS score
56/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
Public exploit code
2
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
0
Reports of active use
Description
An ActiveX control in KeyHelp.ocx in KeyWorks KeyHelp Module (aka the HTML Help component), as used in GE Intelligent Platforms Proficy Historian 3.1, 3.5, 4.0, and 4.5; Proficy HMI/SCADA iFIX 5.0 and 5.1; Proficy Pulse 1.0; Proficy Batch Execution 5.6; SI7 I/O Driver 7.20 through 7.42; and other products, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via crafted input, related to a "command injection vulnerability."
Affected Products
10 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Intelligent Platforms Proficy Batch ExecutionGe | 5.6 | n/a |
| Intelligent Platforms Proficy HistorianGe | 3.1, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5 | n/a |
| Intelligent Platforms Proficy Hmi\/scada IfixGe | 5.0, 5.1 | n/a |
| Intelligent Platforms Proficy PulseGe | 1.0 | n/a |
| Intelligent Platforms Si7 I\/o DriverGe | 7.20, 7.42 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jul 5, 2012
Last updated
Apr 28, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
References
FAQ
Common Questions.
An ActiveX control in KeyHelp.ocx in KeyWorks KeyHelp Module (aka the HTML Help component), as used in GE Intelligent Platforms Proficy Historian 3.1, 3.5, 4.0, and 4.5; Proficy HMI/SCADA iFIX 5.0 and 5.1; Proficy Pulse 1.0; Proficy Batch Execution 5.6; SI7 I/O Driver 7.20 through 7.42; and other products, allows remo…
Affected: Intelligent Platforms Proficy Batch Execution (Ge) versions 5.6; Intelligent Platforms Proficy Historian (Ge) versions 3.1, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5; Intelligent Platforms Proficy Hmi\/scada Ifix (Ge) versions 5.0, 5.1, among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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