CVE-2018-12073
CVE-2018-12073 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Eminent-online Em4544 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-79.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
- CVSS v2: 2.9
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (32nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Eminent-online Em4544
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An issue was discovered on Eminent EM4544 9.10 devices. The device does not require the user's current password to set a new one within the web interface. Therefore, it is possible to exploit this issue (e.g., in combination with a successful XSS, or at an unattended workstation) to change the admin password to an attacker-chosen value without knowing the current password.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-12073?
- An issue was discovered on Eminent EM4544 9.10 devices. The device does not require the user's current password to set a new one within the web interface. Therefore, it is possible to exploit this issue (e.g., in combination with a successful XSS, or at an unattended workstation) to change the admin password to an attacker-chosen value without knowing the current password.
- How severe is CVE-2018-12073?
- CVE-2018-12073 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2018-12073 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-12073?
- CVE-2018-12073 affects Eminent-online Em4544. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-12073?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2018-12073 published?
- CVE-2018-12073 was published on 2018-06-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:eminent-online:em4544:9.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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