CVE-2012-4366
CVE-2012-4366 is a low-severity vulnerability in Belkin N150 Wireless Router with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.3. 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-310.
Key facts
- Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 3.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (90th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-310
- Affected product: Belkin N150 Wireless Router
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Belkin wireless routers Surf N150 Model F7D1301v1, N900 Model F9K1104v1, N450 Model F9K1105V2, and N300 Model F7D2301v1 generate a predictable default WPA2-PSK passphrase based on eight digits of the WAN MAC address, which allows remote attackers to access the network by sniffing the beacon frames.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2012-4366?
- Belkin wireless routers Surf N150 Model F7D1301v1, N900 Model F9K1104v1, N450 Model F9K1105V2, and N300 Model F7D2301v1 generate a predictable default WPA2-PSK passphrase based on eight digits of the WAN MAC address, which allows remote attackers to access the network by sniffing the beacon frames.
- How severe is CVE-2012-4366?
- CVE-2012-4366 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.3, rated low severity.
- Is CVE-2012-4366 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2012-4366?
- CVE-2012-4366 primarily affects Belkin N150 Wireless Router. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2012-4366?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2012-4366 published?
- CVE-2012-4366 was published on 2012-11-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2012-11/0070.html
- http://www.jakoblell.com/blog/2012/11/19/cve-2012-4366-insecure-default-wpa2-passphrase-in-multiple-belkin-wireless-routers/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56591
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/80157
Affected products (4)
- cpe:2.3:h:belkin:n150_wireless_router:f7d1301v1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:belkin:n300_wireless_router:f7d2301v1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:belkin:n450_wireless_router:f9k1105v2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:belkin:n900_wireless_router:f9k1104v1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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