What is the CVSS score of CVE-2012-4256?

CVE-2012-4256 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (Medium). CVSS vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.3%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2012-4256?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2012-4256. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.3%.

Com Jnews CVE-2012-4256

MEDIUM

Information Exposure (CWE-200)

2012-08-13 cve@mitre.org

Information Disclosure Com Jnews

5.0

CVSS 2.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

5.0 MEDIUM

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Confidentiality

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Aug 13, 2012 - 18:55 cve.org

MEDIUM 5.0

DescriptionCVE.org

The jNews (com_jnews) component 7.5.1 for Joomla! allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via the emailsearch parameter, which reveals the installation path in an error message.

AnalysisAI

The jNews (com_jnews) component 7.5.1 for Joomla!. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.0), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Exposure of Sensitive Information (CWE-200), which allows attackers to access sensitive data that should not be disclosed. The jNews (com_jnews) component 7.5.1 for Joomla! allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via the emailsearch parameter, which reveals the installation path in an error message. Affected products include: Joobi Com Jnews.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Minimize information in error messages, implement proper access controls, encrypt sensitive data at rest and in transit.