CVE-2012-1562

Name: CVE-2012-1562
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-01-15T13:15:12.703+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.89%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-1562 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Joomla! core before 2.5.3 allows unauthorized password change.. EPSS estimates a 0.89% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Joomla! core before 2.5.3 allows unauthorized password change.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.89%

54.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-330

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Joomla	Joomla\!	< 2.5.3

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/03/19/11Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://developer.joomla.org/security/news/394-20120304-core-password-change.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/03/19/11Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://developer.joomla.org/security/news/394-20120304-core-password-change.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 15, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-1562?

Joomla! core before 2.5.3 allows unauthorized password change.

How severe is CVE-2012-1562?

CVE-2012-1562 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.89% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-1562?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2012-1562?

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Source: NVD / NIST