CVE-2025-41682: Bender CC612 · Insufficiently Protected Credentials
Affects Bender CC612Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.8 High.
Data as of 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 24% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 8 Sep 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 2026-10-25.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Bender CC612 | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
1. Immediate mitigation should include restricting authenticated access to the Bender CC612 devices to only trusted and essential personnel, implementing strict network segmentation to isolate these controllers from general IT networks. 2. Employ strong authentication mechanisms and monitor for unusual login attempts or privilege escalations. 3. 4. Conduct thorough audits of existing credentials stored on the devices and rotate any manufacturer or default passwords if possible. 5. Implement continuous monitoring and logging of device access and network traffic to detect potential exploitation attempts early. 6. Engage with Bender for updates on patches or firmware upgrades addressing this vulnerability and plan prompt deployment once available. 7. Train operational technology staff on the risks of credential exposure and enforce strict credential management policies. 8. Review and enhance incident response plans to include scenarios involving OT credential compromise.
Description
An authenticated, low-privileged attacker can obtain credentials stored on the charge controller including the manufacturer password.