CVE-2012-4879

Name: CVE-2012-4879
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-09-07T00:55:01.363+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.15%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-4879 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Linux Console on the WAGO I/O System 758 model 758-870, 758-874, 758-875, and 758-876 Industrial PC (IPC) devices has a default password of wago for the (1) root and (2) admin accounts, (3) a default password of user for the user account, and (4) a default password of guest for the guest account, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain login access via a TELNET session, a different vulnerability than CVE-2012-3013.. EPSS estimates a 3.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Linux Console on the WAGO I/O System 758 model 758-870, 758-874, 758-875, and 758-876 Industrial PC (IPC) devices has a default password of wago for the (1) root and (2) admin accounts, (3) a default password of user for the user account, and (4) a default password of guest for the guest account, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain login access via a TELNET session, a different vulnerability than CVE-2012-3013.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.15%

86.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-255

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wago	Wago I\/O System 758 Industrial Pc Device	758-870
Wago	Wago I\/O System 758 Industrial Pc Device	758-874
Wago	Wago I\/O System 758 Industrial Pc Device	758-875
Wago	Wago I\/O System 758 Industrial Pc Device	758-876

References

http://www.us-cert.gov/control_systems/pdf/ICSA-12-249-02.pdfUS Government Resource
http://www.wago.com/wagoweb/documentation/app_note/a1176/a117600e.pdfVendor Advisory
http://www.us-cert.gov/control_systems/pdf/ICSA-12-249-02.pdfUS Government Resource
http://www.wago.com/wagoweb/documentation/app_note/a1176/a117600e.pdfVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 7, 2012
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-4879?

How severe is CVE-2012-4879?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-4879 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4879?

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Source: NVD / NIST