CVE-2012-4702: 360 Systems Maxx, Image Server Maxx, and Image Server 2000 have a hardcoded password for the root account, whi

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HIGH 10.0MITIGATEMITIGATEMITIGATE

CVE-2012-4702 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting image server 2000, image server maxx, maxx. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

360 Systems Maxx, Image Server Maxx, and Image Server 2000 have a hardcoded password for the root account, which makes it easier for remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, or modify video content or scheduling, via an SSH session.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 10%: very likely to be exploited

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	10.0 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	3.8% (top 10%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-255
Published	2013-03-11
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): ICS-CERT · Vendor: 360systems

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2013-03-11 17:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:45 UTCUpdated Record last modified

360systems image server 2000 MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

360systems image server maxx MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

360systems maxx MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2012-4702?

image server 2000: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; image server maxx: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; maxx: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2012-4702 being exploited?

CVE-2012-4702 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2012-4702 affect?

CVE-2012-4702 affects image server 2000, image server maxx, maxx. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). 360 Systems Maxx, Image Server Maxx, and Image Server 2000 have a hardcoded password for the root account, which makes it easier for remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, or modify video content or scheduling, via an SSH session.

How urgent is CVE-2012-4702?

Priority 58/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 10%: very likely to be exploited

References

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