What is the CVSS score of CVE-2012-0518?

CVE-2012-0518 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.7 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 14.5%.

Is CVE-2012-0518 being actively exploited?

Yes, CVE-2012-0518 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active in-the-wild exploitation. Immediate patching is required.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2012-0518?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2012-0518. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Open Redirect CVE-2012-0518

MEDIUM

URL Redirection to Untrusted Site (Open Redirect) (CWE-601)

2012-10-16 secalert_us@oracle.com

Open Redirect Oracle

4.7

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness	CWE CWE-601 OWASP Top 10:2025 A01:2025 - Broken Access Control ASVS 5.0 V3 - Web Frontend Security Redirect URL validation MITRE ATT&CK 1 technique across 1 tactic: Initial Access The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. Sign in to read
Impact	CVSS score of 4.7 (MEDIUM). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS exploitation probability: 14.46%.
Exploit ScenarioDerived	A remote attacker could redirect users to malicious websites via URL manipulation by sending crafted requests to the affected application. No authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability.

Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Why: In CISA KEV with patch available.

Exploited in the wild (CISA KEV) Patch available 14.5% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAI

Unspecified vulnerability in the Oracle Application Server Single Sign-On component in Oracle Fusion Middleware 10.1.4.3.0 allows remote attackers to affect integrity via unknown vectors related to. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.7), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Actively exploited in the wild (cisa kev) and EPSS exploitation probability 14.5%.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Validate redirect destinations against an allowlist, avoid using user input in redirect URLs.

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Technical ContextAI · show details

This vulnerability is classified as Open Redirect (CWE-601), which allows attackers to redirect users to malicious websites via URL manipulation. Unspecified vulnerability in the Oracle Application Server Single Sign-On component in Oracle Fusion Middleware 10.1.4.3.0 allows remote attackers to affect integrity via unknown vectors related to Redirects, a different vulnerability than CVE-2012-3175. Affected products include: Oracle Fusion Middleware.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 4.7 MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Changed

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

Low

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

Added to CISA KEV

Apr 21, 2026 - 15:31 CISA

CVE Published

Oct 16, 2012 - 23:55 cve.org

MEDIUM 4.7

DescriptionCVE.org

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score

14.5%

Top 6% exploitable

Data Quality

5 sources

Confidence: Medium

NVD

CVE.org

CISA KEV

EPSS

VulDB

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue

Severity MEDIUM

CISA KEV Yes

Public POC No

EPSS 14.5%

Patch available Yes

Active threat Yes

Deciding rule

In CISA KEV with patch available

What every action level means

Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.

Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.

Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived

Out-of-Cycle

Exploitation· derived

Active

System Exposure· derived

Open

Automatable· derived

Human Impact· derived

High

Priority Score

Low Medium High Critical

KEV: +50

EPSS: +14

CVSS: +24

PoC: 0

Weaponized: 0

Threat intel: 0

Gov advisory: 0

Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org

cpe:2.3:a:oracle:fusion_middleware:10.1.4.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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Advisories & patches

PATCH http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpuoct2012-1515893.html ADVISORY https://vuldb.com/vuln/6703 REF http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2013:150 REF https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2012-0518

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