CVE-2026-12504
Loytec LINX firmware: Improper Authentication in PAM configuration
Description
Improper Authentication (CWE-287) in the PAM configuration in Loytec LIP-ME201C, L-INX, L-GATE, L-ROC, L-IOB, L-DALI, L-VIS and L-PAD through 8.4.16 on LINX-A64 allows a local attacker to authenticate as a uid=0 account without a password and obtain a root shell via an `/etc/passwd` entry with an empty password field.
INFO
Published Date :
July 24, 2026, 3:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
July 24, 2026, 3:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-12504
vulnerability.
Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the
products
that
are
affected, the information is not represented in the table below.
No affected product recoded yet
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | 455daabc-a392-441d-aa46-37d35189897c | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update the PAM configuration to enforce password requirements.
- Ensure no accounts have empty password fields.
- Review access controls for local user accounts.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-12504.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.loytec.com/support/product-security/advisories/8521-dibt-cve-20260526-0003-pam-passwordless-uid-0-authentication-high |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jul. 24, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'Loytec', 'product': 'LIP-ME20xC', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'versionType': 'custom', 'lessThanOrEqual': '8.4.16'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}, {'vendor': 'Loytec', 'product': 'L-INX', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'versionType': 'custom', 'lessThanOrEqual': '8.4.16'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}, {'vendor': 'Loytec', 'product': 'L-GATE', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'versionType': 'custom', 'lessThanOrEqual': '8.4.16'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}, {'vendor': 'Loytec', 'product': 'L-ROC', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'versionType': 'custom', 'lessThanOrEqual': '8.4.16'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}, {'vendor': 'Loytec', 'product': 'L-IOB', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'versionType': 'custom', 'lessThanOrEqual': '8.4.16'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}, {'vendor': 'Loytec', 'product': 'L-DALI', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'versionType': 'custom', 'lessThanOrEqual': '8.4.16'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}, {'vendor': 'Loytec', 'product': 'L-VIS', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'versionType': 'custom', 'lessThanOrEqual': '8.4.16'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}, {'vendor': 'Loytec', 'product': 'L-PAD', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'versionType': 'custom', 'lessThanOrEqual': '8.4.16'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] Added Description Improper Authentication (CWE-287) in the PAM configuration in Loytec LIP-ME201C, L-INX, L-GATE, L-ROC, L-IOB, L-DALI, L-VIS and L-PAD through 8.4.16 on LINX-A64 allows a local attacker to authenticate as a uid=0 account without a password and obtain a root shell via an `/etc/passwd` entry with an empty password field. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CWE CWE-287 Added CWE CWE-521 Added Reference https://www.loytec.com/support/product-security/advisories/8521-dibt-cve-20260526-0003-pam-passwordless-uid-0-authentication-high -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jul. 24, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-12504', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-07-24T14:57:10.832151Z'}