CVE-2012-4731

Name: CVE-2012-4731
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-11-11T13:00:59.307+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.66%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-4731 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. FAQ manager for Request Tracker (RTFM) before 2.4.5 does not properly check user rights, which allows remote authenticated users to create arbitrary articles in arbitrary classes via unknown vectors.. EPSS estimates a 1.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

FAQ manager for Request Tracker (RTFM) before 2.4.5 does not properly check user rights, which allows remote authenticated users to create arbitrary articles in arbitrary classes via unknown vectors.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.66%

73.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Bestpractical	Rtfm	<= 2.4.3
Bestpractical	Rtfm	2.2.0
Bestpractical	Rtfm	2.2.1
Bestpractical	Rtfm	2.2.2
Bestpractical	Rtfm	2.4.0
Bestpractical	Rtfm	2.4.1
Bestpractical	Rtfm	2.4.2

References

Timeline

Published: Nov 11, 2012
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-4731?

FAQ manager for Request Tracker (RTFM) before 2.4.5 does not properly check user rights, which allows remote authenticated users to create arbitrary articles in arbitrary classes via unknown vectors.

How severe is CVE-2012-4731?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-4731 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.66% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4731?

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-2012-4731?

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Source: NVD / NIST