CVE-2012-6663

CVE-2012-6663 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ge D20me Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-522.

Key facts

Description

General Electric D20ME devices are not properly configured and reveal plaintext passwords.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-6663?
General Electric D20ME devices are not properly configured and reveal plaintext passwords.
How severe is CVE-2012-6663?
CVE-2012-6663 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2012-6663 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-6663?
CVE-2012-6663 primarily affects Ge D20me 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-2012-6663?
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-2012-6663 published?
CVE-2012-6663 was published on 2020-01-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

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