What is the CVSS score of CVE-2012-5520?

CVE-2012-5520 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (High). CVSS vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P. EPSS exploitation probability: 2.1%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2012-5520?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2012-5520. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 2.1%.

Openvas Manager CVE-2012-5520

HIGH

Improper Input Validation (CWE-20)

2012-11-26 secalert@redhat.com

Information Disclosure Openvas Manager

7.5

CVSS 2.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.5 HIGH

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Confidentiality

Integrity

Availability

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Nov 26, 2012 - 12:45 cve.org

HIGH 7.5

DescriptionCVE.org

AnalysisAI

The send_to_sourcefire function in manage_sql.c in OpenVAS Manager 3.x before 3.0.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via the (1) IP address or (2) port number field in an OMP. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-20. The send_to_sourcefire function in manage_sql.c in OpenVAS Manager 3.x before 3.0.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via the (1) IP address or (2) port number field in an OMP request. Affected products include: Openvas Openvas Manager. Version information: before 3.0.4.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.