How severe is CVE-2018-12980?

CVE-2018-12980 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-12980 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 30% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-12980?

CVE-2018-12980 primarily affects Wago 762-3000 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-2018-12980?

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-2018-12980 published?

CVE-2018-12980 was published on 2018-07-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-12980

CVE-2018-12980 is a high-severity vulnerability in Wago 762-3000 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 30% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-434.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 30% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Wago 762-3000 Firmware
Published: 2018-07-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered on WAGO e!DISPLAY 762-3000 through 762-3003 devices with firmware before FW 02. The vulnerability allows an authenticated user to upload arbitrary files to the file system with the permissions of the web server.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-12980?: An issue was discovered on WAGO e!DISPLAY 762-3000 through 762-3003 devices with firmware before FW 02. The vulnerability allows an authenticated user to upload arbitrary files to the file system with the permissions of the web server.
How severe is CVE-2018-12980?: CVE-2018-12980 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-12980 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 30% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-12980?: CVE-2018-12980 primarily affects Wago 762-3000 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-2018-12980?: 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-2018-12980 published?: CVE-2018-12980 was published on 2018-07-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

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