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CVE-2012-4574

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.36%

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CVE-2012-4574 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A flaw was found in Pulp, as used in Red Hat CloudForms. This vulnerability allows a local user to read the administrative password due to world-readable permissions on the `pulp.conf` configuration file. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A flaw was found in Pulp, as used in Red Hat CloudForms. This vulnerability allows a local user to read the administrative password due to world-readable permissions on the `pulp.conf` configuration file. This information disclosure could enable unauthorized access to sensitive system credentials.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.36%

29.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
RedhatCloudforms<= 1.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-4574?
A flaw was found in Pulp, as used in Red Hat CloudForms. This vulnerability allows a local user to read the administrative password due to world-readable permissions on the `pulp.conf` configuration file. This information disclosure could enable unauthorized access to sensitive system credentials.
How severe is CVE-2012-4574?
CVE-2012-4574 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4574?
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