CVE-2026-12504

Vulnerability Description

Improper Authentication (CWE-287) in the PAM configuration in Loytec LIP-ME201C, L-INX, L-GATE, L-ROC, L-IOB, L-DALI, L-VIS and L-PAD through 8.4.16 on LINX-A64 allows a local attacker to authenticate as a uid=0 account without a password and obtain a root shell via an `/etc/passwd` entry with an empty password field.

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-521 CWE-287

References

https://www.loytec.com/support/product-security/advisories/8521-dibt-cve-2026052

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-12504?

CVE-2026-12504 is a documented vulnerability. Improper Authentication (CWE-287) in the PAM configuration in Loytec LIP-ME201C, L-INX, L-GATE, L-ROC, L-IOB, L-DALI, L-VIS and L-PAD through 8.4.16 on LINX-A64 allows a local attacker to authenticate...

How severe is CVE-2026-12504?

CVSS scoring is not yet available for CVE-2026-12504. Check NVD for updates.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-12504?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.