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CVE-2026-3587: WAGO Lean Managed Switch 852-1812 · Hidden Functionality

Affects WAGO Lean Managed Switch 852-1812Source CVE Database V5

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Not known to be exploited · CVSS 10.0 Critical : upgrade to V1.2.1.S0 as a priority.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 17:16 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
10.0Critical
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
EPSS
0.6% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 52% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
Patch
Available – fixed in V1.2.1.S0, V1.2.3.S0, V1.2.8.S0 +4
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 23 Mar 2026

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponised: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq 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 26 Oct 2026.

What to do

Upgrade to a fixed release listed under Affected software.

Affected software

ProductAffectedFixed in
WAGOLean Managed Switch 852-1812Affected
  • =0.0.0
Fixed in
  • V1.2.1.S0
WAGOLean Managed Switch 852-1813Affected
  • =0.0.0
Fixed in
  • V1.2.1.S0
WAGOLean Managed Switch 852-1813-000-001Affected
  • =0.0.0
Fixed in
  • V1.2.3.S0
WAGOLean Managed Switch 852-1816Affected
  • =0.0.0
Fixed in
  • V1.2.1.S0
WAGOIndustrial Managed Switch 852-303Affected
  • =0.0.0
Fixed in
  • V1.2.8.S0
WAGOIndustrial Managed Switch 852-1305Affected
  • =0.0.0
Fixed in
  • V1.2.0.S0

AI-suggested

To mitigate CVE-2026-3587, organizations should immediately implement network segmentation to isolate WAGO Lean Managed Switch 852-1812 devices from untrusted networks, especially the internet. Restrict management interface access strictly to trusted administrative networks using access control lists (ACLs) and firewall rules. Monitor network traffic for unusual CLI access attempts or unexpected command executions indicative of exploitation attempts. Employ network intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) with signatures or heuristics tailored to detect anomalous CLI behavior. Until an official patch is released by WAGO, consider disabling remote management features if operationally feasible or replacing vulnerable devices with alternatives not affected by this vulnerability. Maintain up-to-date asset inventories to identify all affected devices and prioritize remediation efforts. Additionally, implement strong logging and alerting on management interfaces to detect and respond to unauthorized access quickly.

Description

CVE-2026-3587 is a critical vulnerability in the WAGO Lean Managed Switch 852-1812 that allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to exploit a hidden CLI function to escape the restricted interface. This leads to full device compromise, including complete control over confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability requires no authentication or user interaction and can be exploited remotely with low complexity. Although no known exploits are currently in the wild, the CVSS score of 10 reflects its severe impact and ease of exploitation. Organizations using this switch model are at high risk of network disruption and potential lateral movement by attackers. Immediate mitigation involves isolating affected devices and applying vendor patches once available. Countries with significant industrial automation and critical infrastructure deployments of WAGO products are most at risk. Defenders must prioritize detection of unauthorized CLI access attempts and restrict network exposure of management interfaces to trusted zones only.

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