CVE-2026-12897General

LOWCVSS 8.4 · HIGH

Exploitation ongoing with high activity in latest observed window (1 mentions)

Immediate actions

  • Prioritize remediation for affected systems immediately
  • Assume compromise if assets are exposed
  • Track advisory updates for patch or workaround availability

Recommended action window: Immediate (within 24h)

NVD description

Horner Automation Cscape versions prior to 10.2 SP3 are vulnerable to an Out-of-Bounds Read vulnerability through parsing CSP files. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to disclose information and execute arbitrary code.

3.5/ 10 priority

Sources & remediation

Weakness type (CWE)
CWE-125

Priority

LOW

Exploitation

ACTIVE

PoC

NONE

Patch

NONE

Momentum

STABLE

Threat summary

  • Active exploitation appears in 1 classified signals
  • 2 mentions across 2 observed days
  • Momentum state: stable

What's happening

  • Active exploitation reported across 1 signal
  • Technical details provided in 1 signal
  • General: 1 classified signal
  • Peaked 1d ago at 1 mentions (2026-06-25); latest day: 1
  • 2 total mentions across 2 days

Deep dive

Activity timeline2 mentions / 2d
00111Mentions · 2026-06-25: 1Mentions · 2026-06-27: 1Active Exploitation · 2026-06-27: 1Technical Details · 2026-06-27: 106-2506-27
Signal classification2 categories
General
150.0%
Active Exploitation
150.0%
Referenced assets2 URLs
Classification over time
DateTotalLabels
2026-06-251
General1
2026-06-271
Active Exploitation1
Full discourse2 posts
  • Aviatrix Threat Research Center@aviatrixtrc
    Active Exploitation

    TRC analysis shows attackers exploiting CVE-2026-12897 in Horner Automation Cscape via malicious CSP files to achieve code execution and escalate privileges. Post-compromise lateral movement across industrial networks amplifies blast radius. Runtime segmentation helps contain such breach chains. #ZeroTrust 🔗 Full TRC analysis: https://aviatrix.ai/threat-research-center/icsa-26-176-03-cve-2026-12897

    Post summary

    Attackers are actively exploiting CVE‑2026‑12897 in Horner Automation Cscape using malicious CSP files to gain code execution and privilege escalation, demonstrating a real‑world threat.

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  • WindowsForum.com@windowsforum
    General

    🪟 “Local only” CVEs are how factories get quietly pwned—because engineering laptops are basically Windows PCs with fewer backups and worse patch discipline. Treat it like a real threat. #Windows #Microsoft #CVE #OT #Security https://windowsforum.com/threads/cve-2026-12897-cisa-warns-horner-cscape-csp-files-can-enable-code-execution-local.430559/?utm_source=x&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=news_node84 #WindowsSecurity https://t.co/1pqofenBaj

    Post summary

    The tweet warns that local-only CVEs can quietly compromise factory systems, emphasizing the need for better patch discipline.

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