CVE-2012-2656

Name: CVE-2012-2656
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-12-18T19:15:11.593+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 2.05%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-2656 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An XML eXternal Entity (XXE) issue exists in Restlet 1.1.10 in an endpoint using XML transport, which lets a remote attacker obtain sensitive information.. EPSS estimates a 2.05% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An XML eXternal Entity (XXE) issue exists in Restlet 1.1.10 in an endpoint using XML transport, which lets a remote attacker obtain sensitive information.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.05%

78.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-611

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Talend	Restlet	1.1.10

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/05/29/11Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/05/29/9Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2012-2656Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2012-2656Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2012-2656Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/05/29/11Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/05/29/9Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2012-2656Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2012-2656Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2012-2656Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 18, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-2656?

An XML eXternal Entity (XXE) issue exists in Restlet 1.1.10 in an endpoint using XML transport, which lets a remote attacker obtain sensitive information.

How severe is CVE-2012-2656?

CVE-2012-2656 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.05% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-2656?

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-2012-2656?

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Source: NVD / NIST