CVE-2012-5562

Name: CVE-2012-5562
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-12-02T19:15:11.027+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.6/10EPSS 1.03%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-5562 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.6/10 on the CVSS scale. A flaw was found in rhn-proxy. This vulnerability may allow the rhn-proxy to transmit user credentials in clear-text when it accesses RHN Satellite. EPSS estimates a 1.03% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A flaw was found in rhn-proxy. This vulnerability may allow the rhn-proxy to transmit user credentials in clear-text when it accesses RHN Satellite. This could lead to information disclosure, where sensitive authentication details are exposed to unauthorized parties.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.6/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.03%

59.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Redhat	Satellite	< 5.6

References

https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2012-5562Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2012-5562Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2012-5562Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2012-5562Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2012-5562Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2012-5562Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2012-5562Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2012-5562Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2012-5562Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 2, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-5562?

How severe is CVE-2012-5562?

CVE-2012-5562 has a CVSS score of 8.6/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.03% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-5562?

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