How severe is CVE-2012-6451?

CVE-2012-6451 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2012-6451 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-6451?

CVE-2012-6451 primarily affects Lorextechnology Lnc116 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-2012-6451?

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-2012-6451 published?

CVE-2012-6451 was published on 2020-01-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-6451

CVE-2012-6451 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Lorextechnology Lnc116 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Lorextechnology Lnc116 Firmware
Published: 2020-01-24
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Lorex LNC116 and LNC104 IP Cameras have a Remote Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-6451?: Lorex LNC116 and LNC104 IP Cameras have a Remote Authentication Bypass Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2012-6451?: CVE-2012-6451 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2012-6451 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-6451?: CVE-2012-6451 primarily affects Lorextechnology Lnc116 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-2012-6451?: 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-2012-6451 published?: CVE-2012-6451 was published on 2020-01-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:lorextechnology:lnc116_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:lorextechnology:lnc104_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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