What is CVE-2017-12860?

CVE-2017-12860 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Epson Easymp, classified under Use of Hard-coded Credentials. CVSS score: 9.8/10. Published 2017-10-10.

How severe is CVE-2017-12860?

Critical severity. CVSS v3 base score is 9.8 out of 10.

Is CVE-2017-12860 known to be exploited?

9 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

Vulnerability in Epson Easymp

CVE-2017-12860

The Epson "EasyMP" software is designed to remotely stream a users computer to supporting projectors.These devices are authenticated using a unique 4-digit code, displayed on-screen - ensuring only those who can view it are streaming.In addition to the password, each projector has a hardcoded "backdoor" code (2270), which authenticates to all devices.

Published 2017-10-10 · last modified 2026-06-17.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 9.8 (Critical). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

EPSS exploit prediction

EPSS: 0.035 (88.6th percentile), scored 2026-09-29.

Low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, but still tracked. 89th percentile — 88.6% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.

EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.035 · newest: 0.035 · change: 0.000

Affected products

Epson Easymp — versions 2.86

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-798 — Use of Hard-coded Credentials

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

rhinosecuritylabs.com/research/epson-easymp-remote-projection-vulnerabilities/ (Technical Description, Third Party Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-12860?: CVE-2017-12860 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Epson Easymp, classified under Use of Hard-coded Credentials. CVSS score: 9.8/10. Published 2017-10-10.
How severe is CVE-2017-12860?: Critical severity. CVSS v3 base score is 9.8 out of 10.
Is CVE-2017-12860 known to be exploited?: 9 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.