How severe is CVE-2012-6695?

CVE-2012-6695 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2012-6695 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-2012-6695?

CVE-2012-6695 primarily affects Gehealthcare Centricity Pacs Workstation. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-6695?

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-2012-6695 published?

CVE-2012-6695 was published on 2015-08-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-6695

CVE-2012-6695 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Gehealthcare Centricity Pacs Workstation 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: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-255
Affected product: Gehealthcare Centricity Pacs Workstation
Published: 2015-08-04
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

GE Healthcare Centricity PACS Workstation 4.0 and 4.0.1 has a password of ddpadmin for the ddpadmin user, which has unspecified impact and attack vectors. NOTE: it is not clear whether this password is default, hardcoded, or dependent on another system or product that requires a fixed value.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-6695?: GE Healthcare Centricity PACS Workstation 4.0 and 4.0.1 has a password of ddpadmin for the ddpadmin user, which has unspecified impact and attack vectors. NOTE: it is not clear whether this password is default, hardcoded, or dependent on another system or product that requires a fixed value.
How severe is CVE-2012-6695?: CVE-2012-6695 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2012-6695 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-2012-6695?: CVE-2012-6695 primarily affects Gehealthcare Centricity Pacs Workstation. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-6695?: 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-2012-6695 published?: CVE-2012-6695 was published on 2015-08-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:gehealthcare:centricity_pacs_workstation:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gehealthcare:centricity_pacs_workstation:4.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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