CVE-2018-12979
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 7.87%
Last modified
CVE-2018-12979 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered on WAGO e!DISPLAY 762-3000 through 762-3003 devices with firmware before FW 02. Weak permissions allow an authenticated user to overwrite critical files by abusing the unrestricted file upload in the WBM.. EPSS estimates a 7.87% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered on WAGO e!DISPLAY 762-3000 through 762-3003 devices with firmware before FW 02. Weak permissions allow an authenticated user to overwrite critical files by abusing the unrestricted file upload in the WBM.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wago | 762-3000 Firmware | < 02 |
| Wago | 762-3001 Firmware | < 02 |
| Wago | 762-3002 Firmware | < 02 |
| Wago | 762-3003 Firmware | < 02 |
References
- https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Jul/38Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://cert.vde.com/en-us/advisories/vde-2018-010Third Party Advisory
- https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-198-02Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45014/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.sec-consult.com/en/blog/advisories/remote-code-execution-via-multiple-attack-vectors-in-wago-edisplay/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Jul/38Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://cert.vde.com/en-us/advisories/vde-2018-010Third Party Advisory
- https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-198-02Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45014/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.sec-consult.com/en/blog/advisories/remote-code-execution-via-multiple-attack-vectors-in-wago-edisplay/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-12979?
An issue was discovered on WAGO e!DISPLAY 762-3000 through 762-3003 devices with firmware before FW 02. Weak permissions allow an authenticated user to overwrite critical files by abusing the unrestricted file upload in the WBM.
How severe is CVE-2018-12979?
CVE-2018-12979 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 7.87% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-12979?
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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