What is the CVSS score of CVE-2012-3473?

CVE-2012-3473 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4 (Medium). CVSS vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.3%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2012-3473?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2012-3473. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.3%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2012-3473?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2012-3473. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Ushahidi Platform CVE-2012-3473

MEDIUM

Improper Authentication (CWE-287)

2012-08-12 secalert@redhat.com

Authentication Bypass Ushahidi Platform

6.4

CVSS 2.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

6.4 MEDIUM

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Confidentiality

Integrity

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Aug 12, 2012 - 21:55 cve.org

MEDIUM 6.4

DescriptionCVE.org

The (1) reports API and (2) administration feature in the comments API in the Ushahidi Platform before 2.5 do not require authentication, which allows remote attackers to generate reports and organize comments via API functions.

AnalysisAI

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Improper Authentication (CWE-287), which allows attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms to gain unauthorized access. The (1) reports API and (2) administration feature in the comments API in the Ushahidi Platform before 2.5 do not require authentication, which allows remote attackers to generate reports and organize comments via API functions. Affected products include: Ushahidi Ushahidi Platform. Version information: before 2.5.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Implement multi-factor authentication, enforce strong password policies, use proven authentication frameworks.