CVE-2012-6663

Name: CVE-2012-6663
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-01-23T22:15:09.873+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 9.49%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-6663 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. General Electric D20ME devices are not properly configured and reveal plaintext passwords.. EPSS estimates a 9.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

9.49%

94.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-522

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ge	D20me Firmware	All versions
Ge	D200 Firmware	All versions

References

http://www.rapid7.com/db/modules/auxiliary/gather/d20passThird Party Advisory
http://www.rapid7.com/db/modules/auxiliary/gather/d20passThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 23, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-6663?

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

How severe is CVE-2012-6663?

CVE-2012-6663 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 9.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-6663?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2012-6663?

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Source: NVD / NIST