How severe is CVE-2020-12734?

CVE-2020-12734 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-12734 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-12734?

CVE-2020-12734 affects Depstech Wifi Digital Microscope 3 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-12734?

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-2020-12734 published?

CVE-2020-12734 was published on 2021-07-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-12734

CVE-2020-12734 is a high-severity vulnerability in Depstech Wifi Digital Microscope 3 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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-862.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
CVSS v2: 4.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (57th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Depstech Wifi Digital Microscope 3 Firmware
Published: 2021-07-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

DEPSTECH WiFi Digital Microscope 3 allows remote attackers to change the SSID and password, and demand a ransom payment from the rightful device owner, because there is no way to reset to Factory Default settings.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-12734?: DEPSTECH WiFi Digital Microscope 3 allows remote attackers to change the SSID and password, and demand a ransom payment from the rightful device owner, because there is no way to reset to Factory Default settings.
How severe is CVE-2020-12734?: CVE-2020-12734 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-12734 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-12734?: CVE-2020-12734 affects Depstech Wifi Digital Microscope 3 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-12734?: 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-2020-12734 published?: CVE-2020-12734 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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