How severe is CVE-2012-6428?

CVE-2012-6428 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2012-6428 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-6428?

CVE-2012-6428 primarily affects Carlosgavazzi Eos-box Photovoltaic Monitoring System Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-6428?

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-2012-6428 published?

CVE-2012-6428 was published on 2012-12-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-6428

CVE-2012-6428 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Carlosgavazzi Eos-box Photovoltaic Monitoring System 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-798.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-798
Affected product: Carlosgavazzi Eos-box Photovoltaic Monitoring System Firmware
Published: 2012-12-23
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Carlo Gavazzi EOS-Box stores hard-coded passwords in the PHP file of the device. By using the hard-coded passwords, attackers can log into the device with administrative privileges. This could allow the attacker to have unauthorized access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-6428?: The Carlo Gavazzi EOS-Box stores hard-coded passwords in the PHP file of the device. By using the hard-coded passwords, attackers can log into the device with administrative privileges. This could allow the attacker to have unauthorized access.
How severe is CVE-2012-6428?: CVE-2012-6428 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2012-6428 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-6428?: CVE-2012-6428 primarily affects Carlosgavazzi Eos-box Photovoltaic Monitoring System Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-6428?: 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-2012-6428 published?: CVE-2012-6428 was published on 2012-12-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:carlosgavazzi:eos-box_photovoltaic_monitoring_system_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:carlosgavazzi:eos-box_photovoltaic_monitoring_system:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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