What is the CVSS score of CVE-2012-5862?

CVE-2012-5862 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (Critical). CVSS vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C. EPSS exploitation probability: 18.3%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2012-5862?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2012-5862. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 18.3%.

PHP CVE-2012-5862

CRITICAL

Use of Hard-coded Password (CWE-259)

2012-11-23 ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov

PHP Authentication Bypass Sinapsi Firmware Esolar Duo Photovoltaic System Monitor Esolar Light Photovoltaic System Monitor Esolar Photovoltaic System Monitor

10.0

CVSS 2.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

10.0 CRITICAL

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Confidentiality

Integrity

Availability

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Nov 23, 2012 - 12:09 cve.org

CRITICAL 10.0

DescriptionCVE.org

These Sinapsi devices store hard-coded passwords in the PHP file of the device. By using the hard-coded passwords in the device, attackers can log into the device with administrative privileges. This could allow the attacker to have unauthorized access.

AnalysisAI

These Sinapsi devices store hard-coded passwords in the PHP file of the device. Rated critical severity (CVSS 10.0), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and EPSS exploitation probability 18.3%.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-259. These Sinapsi devices store hard-coded passwords in the PHP file of the device. By using the hard-coded passwords in the device, attackers can log into the device with administrative privileges. This could allow the attacker to have unauthorized access. Affected products include: Sinapsitech Sinapsi Firmware, Sinapsitech Esolar Duo Photovoltaic System Monitor, Sinapsitech Esolar Light Photovoltaic System Monitor, Sinapsitech Esolar Photovoltaic System Monitor.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.