CVE-2012-1968

Name: CVE-2012-1968
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-07-30T13:55:10.707+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.46%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-1968 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Bugzilla 4.1.x and 4.2.x before 4.2.2 and 4.3.x before 4.3.2 uses bug-editor privileges instead of bugmail-recipient privileges during construction of HTML bugmail documents, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive description information by reading the tooltip portions of an HTML e-mail message.. EPSS estimates a 1.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Bugzilla 4.1.x and 4.2.x before 4.2.2 and 4.3.x before 4.3.2 uses bug-editor privileges instead of bugmail-recipient privileges during construction of HTML bugmail documents, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive description information by reading the tooltip portions of an HTML e-mail message.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.46%

70.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mozilla	Bugzilla	4.1
Mozilla	Bugzilla	4.1.1
Mozilla	Bugzilla	4.1.2
Mozilla	Bugzilla	4.1.3
Mozilla	Bugzilla	4.2
Mozilla	Bugzilla	4.2.1
Mozilla	Bugzilla	4.3
Mozilla	Bugzilla	4.3.1

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/50040
http://www.bugzilla.org/security/3.6.9/Vendor Advisory
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=777398Patch
http://secunia.com/advisories/50040
http://www.bugzilla.org/security/3.6.9/Vendor Advisory
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=777398Patch

Timeline

Published: Jul 30, 2012
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-1968?

How severe is CVE-2012-1968?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-1968 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-1968?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST