CVE-2012-6428

Carlo Gavazzi EOS Box Hard-Coded Credentials

Published Dec 23, 2012 CVSS 2.0 · 10 Critical EPSS 1.5% KEV · Not listed
Description
The Carlo Gavazzi
EOS-Box

stores hard-coded passwords in the PHP file of
the device. By using the hard-coded passwords, attackers can log into
the device with administrative privileges. This could allow the attacker
to have unauthorized access.

Remediation

Vendor Solution

Carlo Gavazzi has developed a new firmware Version 1.0.0.1080_2.1.10 that mitigates these vulnerabilities. Carlo Gavazzi released the new firmware Tuesday, December 18, 2012, directly to the devices. Users will be able to manually download the firmware on their device by using the Firmware Update function in the System Menu in the device’s Web interface.

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2012-6283 The Carlo Gavazzi EOS-Box stores hard-coded passwords in the PHP file of the device. By using the hard-coded passwords, attackers can log into the device with administrative privileges. This could allow the attacker to have unauthorized access.
History
Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Carlo Gavazzi EOS-Box with firmware before 1.0.0.1080_2.1.10 establishes multiple hardcoded accounts, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain administrative access by reading a password in a PHP script, a similar issue to CVE-2012-5862. The Carlo Gavazzi EOS-Box stores hard-coded passwords in the PHP file of the device. By using the hard-coded passwords, attackers can log into the device with administrative privileges. This could allow the attacker to have unauthorized access.
Title Carlo Gavazzi EOS Box Hard-Coded Credentials
Weaknesses CWE-798
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
icscert
Published
Updated
Jul 1, 2025, 7:59 PM
Reserved
Dec 18, 2012, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Dec 23, 2012, 9:55 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 11:48 PM