What is the CVSS score of CVE-2012-5864?

CVE-2012-5864 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.4 (Critical). CVSS vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 18.3%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2012-5864?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2012-5864. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 18.3%.

Sinapsi Firmware CVE-2012-5864

CRITICAL

Improper Authentication (CWE-287)

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

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

9.4

CVSS 2.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

9.4 CRITICAL

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Confidentiality

Integrity

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Nov 23, 2012 - 12:09 cve.org

CRITICAL 9.4

DescriptionCVE.org

These Sinapsi devices do not check if users that visit pages within the device have properly authenticated. By directly visiting the pages within the device, attackers can gain unauthorized access with administrative privileges.

AnalysisAI

These Sinapsi devices do not check if users that visit pages within the device have properly authenticated. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.4), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and EPSS exploitation probability 18.3%.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Improper Authentication (CWE-287), which allows attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms to gain unauthorized access. These Sinapsi devices do not check if users that visit pages within the device have properly authenticated. By directly visiting the pages within the device, attackers can gain unauthorized access with administrative privileges. 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. Implement multi-factor authentication, enforce strong password policies, use proven authentication frameworks.