CVE-2020-12734

Name: CVE-2020-12734
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-07-15T16:15:09.353+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 0.94%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-12734 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. DEPSTECH WiFi Digital Microscope 3 allows remote attackers to change the SSID and password, and demand a ransom payment from the rightful device owner, because there is no way to reset to Factory Default settings.. EPSS estimates a 0.94% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

DEPSTECH WiFi Digital Microscope 3 allows remote attackers to change the SSID and password, and demand a ransom payment from the rightful device owner, because there is no way to reset to Factory Default settings.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.94%

56.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-862

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Depstech	Wifi Digital Microscope 3 Firmware	All versions

References

https://github.com/ethanhunnt/IoT_vulnerabilities/blob/master/Depstech%20Microscope%20Smart%20Kid%20Toy.pdfExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.depstech.com/mw001-s02-wifi-usb-digital-microscopeBroken Link, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/ethanhunnt/IoT_vulnerabilities/blob/master/Depstech%20Microscope%20Smart%20Kid%20Toy.pdfExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.depstech.com/mw001-s02-wifi-usb-digital-microscopeBroken Link, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 15, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-12734?

How severe is CVE-2020-12734?

CVE-2020-12734 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.94% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-12734?

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