CVE-2012-2747

Name: CVE-2012-2747
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-07-03T19:55:03.757+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.28%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-2747 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Unspecified vulnerability in Joomla! 2.5.x before 2.5.5 allows remote attackers to gain privileges via unknown attack vectors related to "Inadequate checking.". EPSS estimates a 2.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in Joomla! 2.5.x before 2.5.5 allows remote attackers to gain privileges via unknown attack vectors related to "Inadequate checking."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.28%

80.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Joomla	Joomla\!	2.5.0
Joomla	Joomla\!	2.5.1
Joomla	Joomla\!	2.5.2
Joomla	Joomla\!	2.5.3
Joomla	Joomla\!	2.5.4

References

http://developer.joomla.org/security/news/470-20120601-core-privilege-escalationVendor Advisory
http://osvdb.org/83070Broken Link
http://secunia.com/advisories/49605Third Party Advisory
http://www.joomla.org/announcements/release-news/5427-joomla-255-released.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/06/19/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/54073Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/76415Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://developer.joomla.org/security/news/470-20120601-core-privilege-escalationVendor Advisory
http://osvdb.org/83070Broken Link
http://secunia.com/advisories/49605Third Party Advisory
http://www.joomla.org/announcements/release-news/5427-joomla-255-released.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/06/19/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/54073Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/76415Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Jul 3, 2012
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-2747?

Unspecified vulnerability in Joomla! 2.5.x before 2.5.5 allows remote attackers to gain privileges via unknown attack vectors related to "Inadequate checking."

How severe is CVE-2012-2747?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-2747 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-2747?

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-2012-2747?

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Source: NVD / NIST