How severe is CVE-2012-1250?

CVE-2012-1250 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2012-1250 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-1250?

CVE-2012-1250 affects Logitech Lan-w300n/ru2 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-1250?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2012-1250 published?

CVE-2012-1250 was published on 2012-06-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-1250

CVE-2012-1250 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Logitech Lan-w300n/ru2 Firmware with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Logitech Lan-w300n/ru2 Firmware
Published: 2012-06-04
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Logitec LAN-W300N/R routers with firmware before 2.27 do not properly restrict login access, which allows remote attackers to obtain administrative privileges and modify settings via vectors related to PPPoE authentication.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-1250?: Logitec LAN-W300N/R routers with firmware before 2.27 do not properly restrict login access, which allows remote attackers to obtain administrative privileges and modify settings via vectors related to PPPoE authentication.
How severe is CVE-2012-1250?: CVE-2012-1250 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2012-1250 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-1250?: CVE-2012-1250 affects Logitech Lan-w300n/ru2 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1250?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2012-1250 published?: CVE-2012-1250 was published on 2012-06-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:logitech:lan-w300n\/ru2_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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