How severe is CVE-2012-4716?

CVE-2012-4716 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.8, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2012-4716 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-4716?

CVE-2012-4716 affects N-tron 702w Industrial Wireless Access Point. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4716?

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

When was CVE-2012-4716 published?

CVE-2012-4716 was published on 2015-06-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-4716

CVE-2012-4716 is a high-severity vulnerability in N-tron 702w Industrial Wireless Access Point with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.8. 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: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-310
Affected product: N-tron 702w Industrial Wireless Access Point
Published: 2015-06-13
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

N-Tron 702-W Industrial Wireless Access Point devices use the same (1) SSH and (2) HTTPS private keys across different customers' installations, which makes it easier for remote attackers to defeat cryptographic protection mechanisms by leveraging knowledge of a key.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-4716?: N-Tron 702-W Industrial Wireless Access Point devices use the same (1) SSH and (2) HTTPS private keys across different customers' installations, which makes it easier for remote attackers to defeat cryptographic protection mechanisms by leveraging knowledge of a key.
How severe is CVE-2012-4716?: CVE-2012-4716 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2012-4716 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-4716?: CVE-2012-4716 affects N-tron 702w Industrial Wireless Access Point. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4716?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2012-4716 published?: CVE-2012-4716 was published on 2015-06-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-15-160-01

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:h:n-tron:702w_industrial_wireless_access_point:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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