CVE-2019-12708

Name: CVE-2019-12708
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-10-16T19:15:11.847+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 1.09%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-12708 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco SPA100 Series Analog Telephone Adapters (ATAs) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to access sensitive information on an affected device. The vulnerability is due to unsafe handling of user credentials. EPSS estimates a 1.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco SPA100 Series Analog Telephone Adapters (ATAs) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to access sensitive information on an affected device. The vulnerability is due to unsafe handling of user credentials. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by viewing portions of the web-based management interface of an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to access administrative credentials and potentially gain elevated privileges by reusing stolen credentials on the affected device.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.09%

61.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Spa112 Firmware	< 1.4.1
Cisco	Spa112 Firmware	1.4.1
Cisco	Spa122 Firmware	< 1.4.1
Cisco	Spa122 Firmware	1.4.1

References

https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20191016-spa-credentialsVendor Advisory
https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2019-44Third Party Advisory
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20191016-spa-credentialsVendor Advisory
https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2019-44Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 16, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-12708?

How severe is CVE-2019-12708?

CVE-2019-12708 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.09% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-12708?

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