Vulnerability Description
The Linux Console on the WAGO I/O System 758 model 758-870, 758-874, 758-875, and 758-876 Industrial PC (IPC) devices has a default password of wago for the (1) root and (2) admin accounts, (3) a default password of user for the user account, and (4) a default password of guest for the guest account, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain login access via a TELNET session, a different vulnerability than CVE-2012-3013.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wago | Wago I\/O System 758 Industrial Pc Device | 758-870 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.us-cert.gov/control_systems/pdf/ICSA-12-249-02.pdfUS Government Resource
- http://www.wago.com/wagoweb/documentation/app_note/a1176/a117600e.pdfVendor Advisory
- http://www.us-cert.gov/control_systems/pdf/ICSA-12-249-02.pdfUS Government Resource
- http://www.wago.com/wagoweb/documentation/app_note/a1176/a117600e.pdfVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-4879?
CVE-2012-4879 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). The Linux Console on the WAGO I/O System 758 model 758-870, 758-874, 758-875, and 758-876 Industrial PC (IPC) devices has a default password of wago for the (1) root and (2) admin accounts, (3) a defa...
How severe is CVE-2012-4879?
CVE-2012-4879 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-4879?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wago Wago I\/O System 758 Industrial Pc Device.