CVE-2012-2994 json
The CoSoSys Endpoint Protector 4 appliance establishes an EPProot password based entirely on the appliance serial number, which makes it ea…
published 2012-09-18 14 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2012-2972
- cvss
- 7.5
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 6.3%
- EPSS 6.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 93%
- public exploits
- 1
- Exploit-DB
Summary
The CoSoSys Endpoint Protector 4 appliance establishes an EPProot password based entirely on the appliance serial number, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via a brute-force attack.
Timeline
- First public exploit (EDB-37803)
- Published
Exploit prediction
6.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 93% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-37803 CoSoSys Endpoint Protector - Predictable Password Generation remote, 2012-09-17
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.5 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-264 Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
References
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kb.cert.org
/vuls/id/591667
third-party-advisory, us-government-resource
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secunia.com
/advisories/50604
third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2012-2994
- NVD CVE-2012-2994
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