CVE-2012-6428

Carlo Gavazzi EOS Box Hard-Coded Credentials

Description

The Carlo Gavazzi EOS-Box stores hard-coded passwords in the PHP file of the device. By using the hard-coded passwords, attackers can log into the device with administrative privileges. This could allow the attacker to have unauthorized access.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Carlo Gavazzi has developed a new firmware Version 1.0.0.1080_2.1.10 that mitigates these vulnerabilities. Carlo Gavazzi released the new firmware Tuesday, December 18, 2012, directly to the devices. Users will be able to manually download the firmware on their device by using the Firmware Update function in the System Menu in the device’s Web interface.

Categories

10.0
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.62%
Affected: Carlo Gavazzi Automation EOS-Box
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-12-354-02
http://www.us-cert.gov/control_systems/pdf/ICSA-12-354-02.pdf us government resource

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-6428?
CVE-2012-6428 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2012-6428?
To fix CVE-2012-6428: Carlo Gavazzi has developed a new firmware Version 1.0.0.1080_2.1.10 that mitigates these vulnerabilities. Carlo Gavazzi released the new firmware Tuesday, December 18, 2012, directly to the devices. Users will be able to manually download the firmware on their device by using the Firmware Update function in the System Menu in the device’s Web interface.
Is CVE-2012-6428 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2012-6428 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2012-6428?
CVE-2012-6428 affects Carlo Gavazzi Automation EOS-Box.
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