CVE-2012-6428CWE-798

Carlo Gavazzi EOS Box Hard-Coded Credentials

Critical · published December 23, 2012

CVSS v2.0
10.0
EPSS
2%
Percentile
74.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A hard-coded password in the Carlo Gavazzi EOS-Box means anyone with the know-how can waltz right in and grab the keys to the kingdom! 🔥 Think of it like a hotel that never changes its master key. Even a janitor could walk into any room without anyone batting an eye—absolutely scandalous! An attacker exploiting this vulnerability could gain full administrative access to the device, leading to unauthorized control over its functions, data breaches, and potentially compromising your entire network. Imagine a thief setting up shop in your home without you even noticing!

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel that never changes its master key. Even a janitor could walk into any room without anyone batting an eye—absolutely scandalous! This vulnerability allows unauthorized access due to hard-coded credentials present in the PHP file of the Carlo Gavazzi EOS-Box, enabling attackers to log in as administrators without needing to bypass any security measures.

What to do

An attacker exploiting this vulnerability could gain full administrative access to the device, leading to unauthorized control over its functions, data breaches, and potentially compromising your entire network. Imagine a thief setting up shop in your home without you even noticing! To patch this vulnerability, update the firmware to the latest version where these hard-coded passwords are removed. Additionally, consider implementing stricter user authentication policies to bolster security. Regularly audit your devices for hard-coded credentials as part of your security hygiene! You've got this! With the right steps, you’ll lock down your EOS-Box in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v2.0
10.0 · CRITICAL
Vector
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01533 · 74.5th percentile
Weakness
CWE-798 · Use of Hard-coded Credentials
Published
2012-12-23T21:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 23 DEC 21:00Z
    Carlo Gavazzi EOS Box Hard-Coded Credentials
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