What is the CVSS score of CVE-2012-0878?

CVE-2012-0878 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1 (Medium). CVSS vector: AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P. EPSS exploitation probability: 1.2%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2012-0878?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2012-0878. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Paste CVE-2012-0878

MEDIUM

Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls (CWE-264)

2012-05-01 secalert@redhat.com

Privilege Escalation Paste

5.1

CVSS 2.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

5.1 MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

High

Confidentiality

Integrity

Availability

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

May 01, 2012 - 19:55 cve.org

MEDIUM 5.1

DescriptionCVE.org

Paste Script 1.7.5 and earlier does not properly set group memberships during execution with root privileges, which might allow remote attackers to bypass intended file-access restrictions by leveraging a web application that uses the local filesystem.

AnalysisAI

Paste Script 1.7.5 and earlier does not properly set group memberships during execution with root privileges, which might allow remote attackers to bypass intended file-access restrictions by. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.1), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-264. Paste Script 1.7.5 and earlier does not properly set group memberships during execution with root privileges, which might allow remote attackers to bypass intended file-access restrictions by leveraging a web application that uses the local filesystem. Affected products include: Pythonpaste Paste.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.