CVE-2017-12574
CVE-2017-12574 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Planex Cs-w50hd 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-798.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 10.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-798
- Affected product: Planex Cs-w50hd Firmware
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- Last modified:
Description
An issue was discovered on PLANEX CS-W50HD devices with firmware before 030720. A hardcoded credential "supervisor:dangerous" was injected into web authentication database "/.htpasswd" during booting process, which allows attackers to gain unauthorized access and control the device completely; the account can't be modified or deleted.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-12574?
- An issue was discovered on PLANEX CS-W50HD devices with firmware before 030720. A hardcoded credential "supervisor:dangerous" was injected into web authentication database "/.htpasswd" during booting process, which allows attackers to gain unauthorized access and control the device completely; the account can't be modified or deleted.
- How severe is CVE-2017-12574?
- CVE-2017-12574 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-2017-12574 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-12574?
- CVE-2017-12574 affects Planex Cs-w50hd Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-12574?
- 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-2017-12574 published?
- CVE-2017-12574 was published on 2018-08-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:planex:cs-w50hd_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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