CVE-2012-2626Scrutinizer Authentication Bypass
cgi-bin/admin.cgi in the web console in Plixer Scrutinizer (aka Dell SonicWALL Scrutinizer) before 9.5.0 does not require token authentication, which allows remote attackers to add administrative accounts via a userprefs action.
Published Jul 31, 2012 · Updated Apr 28, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2012-2626 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 5.0 v2) affecting Scrutinizer (Sonicwall).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Oct 1, 2024. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Scrutinizer 9.5.0.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
Scores
CVSS v2
5.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
44%
Higher than 98.7% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
47/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Oct 1, 2024
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
Public exploit code
1
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
2
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
Description
cgi-bin/admin.cgi in the web console in Plixer Scrutinizer (aka Dell SonicWALL Scrutinizer) before 9.5.0 does not require token authentication, which allows remote attackers to add administrative accounts via a userprefs action.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Oct 1, 2024 | n/a | Not reported |
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| ScrutinizerSonicwall | See advisory | 9.5.0 |
Patched Releases
Scrutinizer
9.5.0
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jul 31, 2012
Added to Industry KEV feed
Oct 1, 2024
Last updated
Apr 28, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-287 Improper Authentication
References
- advisoryplixer.com · plixer-releases-9-5-2.html
- exploitExploitDB-37549
- exploittrustwave.com · TWSL2012-014.txt
FAQ
Common Questions.
cgi-bin/admin.cgi in the web console in Plixer Scrutinizer (aka Dell SonicWALL Scrutinizer) before 9.5.0 does not require token authentication, which allows remote attackers to add administrative accounts via a userprefs action.
Affected: Scrutinizer (Sonicwall). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Oct 1, 2024.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Scrutinizer 9.5.0.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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