CVE-2018-12073

Name: CVE-2018-12073
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-06-17T20:29:00.65+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.40%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-12073 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An issue was discovered on Eminent EM4544 9.10 devices. The device does not require the user's current password to set a new one within the web interface. EPSS estimates a 0.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered on Eminent EM4544 9.10 devices. The device does not require the user's current password to set a new one within the web interface. Therefore, it is possible to exploit this issue (e.g., in combination with a successful XSS, or at an unattended workstation) to change the admin password to an attacker-chosen value without knowing the current password.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.40%

32.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Eminent-Online	Em4544	9.10

References

https://gist.github.com/freetom/2a446a226d0e98807c8b0c1111ef2defThird Party Advisory
https://gist.github.com/freetom/2a446a226d0e98807c8b0c1111ef2defThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 17, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-12073?

How severe is CVE-2018-12073?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-12073 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-12073?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST