What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-12979?

CVE-2018-12979 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 7.9%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2018-12979?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2018-12979. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 7.9%.

762 3000 Firmware CVE-2018-12979

MEDIUM

Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource (CWE-732)

2018-07-12 cve@mitre.org

File Upload 762 3000 Firmware 762 3001 Firmware 762 3002 Firmware 762 3003 Firmware

6.5

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

6.5 MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

High

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Jul 12, 2018 - 18:29 nvd

MEDIUM 6.5

DescriptionNVD

An issue was discovered on WAGO e!DISPLAY 762-3000 through 762-3003 devices with firmware before FW 02. Weak permissions allow an authenticated user to overwrite critical files by abusing the unrestricted file upload in the WBM.

AnalysisAI

An issue was discovered on WAGO e!DISPLAY 762-3000 through 762-3003 devices with firmware before FW 02. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Incorrect Permission Assignment (CWE-732), which allows attackers to access resources due to misconfigured permissions. An issue was discovered on WAGO e!DISPLAY 762-3000 through 762-3003 devices with firmware before FW 02. Weak permissions allow an authenticated user to overwrite critical files by abusing the unrestricted file upload in the WBM. Affected products include: Wago 762-3000 Firmware, Wago 762-3001 Firmware, Wago 762-3002 Firmware, Wago 762-3003 Firmware. Version information: through 762.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Review and restrict file/resource permissions, apply principle of least privilege.