CVE-2012-1838

Name: CVE-2012-1838
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-03-22T10:17:09.41+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.10%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-1838 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The web management interface on the LG-Nortel ELO GS24M switch allows remote attackers to bypass authentication, and consequently obtain cleartext credential and configuration information, via a direct request to a configuration web page.. EPSS estimates a 3.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The web management interface on the LG-Nortel ELO GS24M switch allows remote attackers to bypass authentication, and consequently obtain cleartext credential and configuration information, via a direct request to a configuration web page.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.10%

86.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-287

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Lg-Nortel	Elo Gs24m Switch	All versions

References

http://osvdb.org/80370
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/523027US Government Resource
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/74237
http://osvdb.org/80370
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/523027US Government Resource
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/74237

Timeline

Published: Mar 22, 2012
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-1838?

How severe is CVE-2012-1838?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-1838 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.10% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-1838?

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Source: NVD / NIST