CVE-2012-6663 Hardcoded credentials in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

General Electric D20ME devices expose plaintext passwords due to improper configuration, allowing attackers to read credentials and bypass security.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2012-6663?

CVE-2012-6663 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 Jan 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

General Electric D20ME devices are not properly configured and reveal plaintext passwords.

Weakness: CWE-522

Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-6663?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Ge D200 Firmware, Ge D20me Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2012-6663?

No fix has been published for CVE-2012-6663 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2012-6663 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2012-6663 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-gm8p-g6rx-37hp.

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