What is the CVSS score of CVE-2012-2770?

CVE-2012-2770 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (Medium). CVSS vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.3%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2012-2770?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2012-2770. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Authen CVE-2012-2770

MEDIUM

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

2012-08-15 cve@mitre.org

Privilege Escalation Authen

5.0

CVSS 2.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

5.0 MEDIUM

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Aug 15, 2012 - 21:55 cve.org

MEDIUM 5.0

DescriptionCVE.org

AnalysisAI

The Authen::ExternalAuth extension before 0.11 for Best Practical Solutions RT allows remote attackers to obtain a logged-in session via unspecified vectors related to the "URL of a RSS feed of the. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.0), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-264. The Authen::ExternalAuth extension before 0.11 for Best Practical Solutions RT allows remote attackers to obtain a logged-in session via unspecified vectors related to the "URL of a RSS feed of the user." Affected products include: Mike Peachey Authen\. Version information: before 0.11.

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.