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.

EPSS: 0.035 (87.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

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.

Affected products

Epson Easymp — versions 2.86
N/a — versions n/a

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-798 — Use of Hard-coded Credentials

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

cve@mitre.org (Technical Description, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)

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.