CVE-2018-12981
CWE-79Published: July 12, 2018· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
An issue was discovered on WAGO e!DISPLAY 762-3000 through 762-3003 devices with firmware before FW 02. The vulnerability can be exploited by authenticated and unauthenticated users by sending special crafted requests to the web server allowing injecting code within the WBM. The code will be rendered and/or executed in the browser of the user's browser.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2018-12981 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.
A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2018-12981. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-79): Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2018-12981 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts