UNKNOWN CVSS 6.8
Published: 2012-08-31

CVE-2012-4746

zte zxdsl Security Advisory (CVE-2012-4746)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2012-4746 impacting zte zxdsl. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 6.8 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in accessaccount.cgi in ZTE ZXDSL 831IIV7.5.0a_Z29_OV allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of administrators for requests that change the administrator password via the sysPassword parameter.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product zte / zxdsl
Affected Versions 831iiv7.5.0a_z29_ov
Weakness Enumeration CWE-352

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2012-4746 impacting zte zxdsl.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2012-4746.yaml
id: cve-2012-4746

info:
  name: zte zxdsl - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2012-4746 affecting zte zxdsl.
    Evaluation: Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in accessaccount.cgi in ZTE ZXDSL 831IIV7.5.0a_Z29_OV allows remote attackers to hijack the authentica...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2012-4746
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
    cvss-score: 6.8
    cve-id: CVE-2012-4746
    cwe-id: CWE-352
  tags: cve,cve-2012-4746,zte,zxdsl,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "zxdsl"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2012-4746.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2012-4746
# Target: zte zxdsl | CVSS: 6.8 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2012-4746 (zte zxdsl)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against zte zxdsl scope (831iiv7.5.0a_z29_ov).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2012-4746.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2012-4746
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install zxdsl 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade zxdsl 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update zxdsl

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i zxdsl 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i zxdsl

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2012-4746 in zte zxdsl?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update zte zxdsl packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2012-4746?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2012-4746?

CVE-2012-4746 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 6.8 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
6.8
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2012-4746
Weakness CWE-352
Vendor zte
Product zxdsl
Published 2012-08-31
Vector AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P