CVE-2017-12709
CVE-2017-12709 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Westermo Mrd-305-din Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
- CVSS v2: 2.1
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (22nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-798
- Affected product: Westermo Mrd-305-din Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A Use of Hard-Coded Credentials issue was discovered in MRD-305-DIN versions older than 1.7.5.0, and MRD-315, MRD-355, MRD-455 versions older than 1.7.5.0. The device utilizes hard-coded credentials, which could allow for unauthorized local low-privileged access to the device.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-12709?
- A Use of Hard-Coded Credentials issue was discovered in MRD-305-DIN versions older than 1.7.5.0, and MRD-315, MRD-355, MRD-455 versions older than 1.7.5.0. The device utilizes hard-coded credentials, which could allow for unauthorized local low-privileged access to the device.
- How severe is CVE-2017-12709?
- CVE-2017-12709 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
- Is CVE-2017-12709 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-12709?
- CVE-2017-12709 primarily affects Westermo Mrd-305-din Firmware. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-12709?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2017-12709 published?
- CVE-2017-12709 was published on 2017-08-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (4)
- cpe:2.3:o:westermo:mrd-305-din_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:westermo:mrd-315-din_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:westermo:mrd-355-din_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:westermo:mrd-455-din_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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