How severe is CVE-2012-4702?

CVE-2012-4702 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2012-4702 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-4702?

CVE-2012-4702 primarily affects 360systems Image Server 2000. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4702?

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-2012-4702 published?

CVE-2012-4702 was published on 2013-03-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-4702

CVE-2012-4702 is a critical-severity vulnerability in 360systems Image Server 2000 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-255.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-255
Affected product: 360systems Image Server 2000
Published: 2013-03-11
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

360 Systems Maxx, Image Server Maxx, and Image Server 2000 have a hardcoded password for the root account, which makes it easier for remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, or modify video content or scheduling, via an SSH session.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-4702?: 360 Systems Maxx, Image Server Maxx, and Image Server 2000 have a hardcoded password for the root account, which makes it easier for remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, or modify video content or scheduling, via an SSH session.
How severe is CVE-2012-4702?: CVE-2012-4702 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2012-4702 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-4702?: CVE-2012-4702 primarily affects 360systems Image Server 2000. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4702?: 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-2012-4702 published?: CVE-2012-4702 was published on 2013-03-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/pdf/ICSA-13-038-01A.pdf

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:o:360systems:image_server_2000:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:360systems:image_server_maxx:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:360systems:maxx:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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