CVE-2012-4879: Critical severity WAGO Wago I\/o System 758 Industrial Pc Device vulnerability

Published Sep 7, 2012
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Updated

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.

Affected Software

4 affected components
WAGO Wago I\/o System 758 Industrial Pc Device=758-870
WAGO Wago I\/o System 758 Industrial Pc Device=758-874
WAGO Wago I\/o System 758 Industrial Pc Device=758-875
WAGO Wago I\/o System 758 Industrial Pc Device=758-876

Event History

Sep 7, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2012-4879?

The severity of CVE-2012-4879 is considered high due to multiple default passwords used for critical accounts.

2

How do I fix CVE-2012-4879?

To fix CVE-2012-4879, change the default passwords for the root, admin, user, and guest accounts on affected WAGO I/O System 758 devices.

3

Which WAGO devices are affected by CVE-2012-4879?

CVE-2012-4879 affects the WAGO I/O System 758 models 758-870, 758-874, 758-875, and 758-876.

4

What accounts are vulnerable in CVE-2012-4879?

CVE-2012-4879 exposes the root, admin, user, and guest accounts due to default passwords.

5

Is there a security risk associated with CVE-2012-4879?

Yes, CVE-2012-4879 poses a significant security risk since attackers can easily gain access using default passwords.

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