MEDIUM
CVE-2017-12709
CWE-798Published: August 25, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
5.3
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
A Use of Hard-Coded Credentials issue was discovered in MRD-305-DIN versions older than 1.7.5.0, and MRD-315, MRD-355, MRD-455 versions older than 1.7.5.0. The device utilizes hard-coded credentials, which could allow for unauthorized local low-privileged access to the device.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2017-12709 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityLow
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
Affected Vendors & Products
westermo8 product(s)
mrd-305-din firmwaremrd-305-dinmrd-315-din firmwaremrd-315-dinmrd-355-din firmwaremrd-355-dinmrd-455-din firmwaremrd-455-din
Source: NVD CPE · 8 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Security advisories & exploits
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Official NIST entry
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (4)
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100470Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-236-01Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100470Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-236-01Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2017-12709
CVSS Score5.3 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-798
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedAug 25, 2017
Related CVEs (CWE-798)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2017-12709 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.