CWE
798
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2019-12549

First published: Mon Jun 17 2019(Updated: )

WAGO 852-303 before FW06, 852-1305 before FW06, and 852-1505 before FW03 devices contain hardcoded private keys for the SSH daemon. The fingerprint of the SSH host key from the corresponding SSH daemon matches the embedded private key.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
WAGO 852-303<1.2.2.s0
Wago 852-303 Firmware
Wago 852-1305<1.1.6.s0
Wago 852-1305 Firmware
Wago 852-1505<1.1.5.s0
Wago 852-1505 Firmware

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2019-12549?

    CVE-2019-12549 has a severity rating indicating significant risk due to hardcoded private keys in affected WAGO devices.

  • How do I fix CVE-2019-12549?

    To fix CVE-2019-12549, update the firmware of the affected WAGO devices to the latest version provided by the manufacturer.

  • Which WAGO devices are impacted by CVE-2019-12549?

    CVE-2019-12549 affects WAGO 852-303, 852-1305, and 852-1505 devices with specific firmware versions prior to their respective updates.

  • What are the consequences of CVE-2019-12549?

    The consequences of CVE-2019-12549 include potential unauthorized access through the SSH daemon due to the presence of hardcoded keys.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2019-12549?

    A temporary workaround for CVE-2019-12549 includes restricting network access to the affected devices until firmware updates can be applied.

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