How severe is CVE-2020-12733?

CVE-2020-12733 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-12733 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-12733?

CVE-2020-12733 affects Depstech Wifi Digital Microscope 3 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-12733?

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-2020-12733 published?

CVE-2020-12733 was published on 2021-07-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-12733

CVE-2020-12733 is a high-severity vulnerability in Depstech Wifi Digital Microscope 3 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-863.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-863
Affected product: Depstech Wifi Digital Microscope 3 Firmware
Published: 2021-07-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Certain Shenzhen PENGLIXIN components on DEPSTECH WiFi Digital Microscope 3, as used by Shekar Endoscope, allow a TELNET connection with the molinkadmin password for the molink account.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-12733?: Certain Shenzhen PENGLIXIN components on DEPSTECH WiFi Digital Microscope 3, as used by Shekar Endoscope, allow a TELNET connection with the molinkadmin password for the molink account.
How severe is CVE-2020-12733?: CVE-2020-12733 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-12733 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-12733?: CVE-2020-12733 affects Depstech Wifi Digital Microscope 3 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-12733?: 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-2020-12733 published?: CVE-2020-12733 was published on 2021-07-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:depstech:wifi_digital_microscope_3_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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