CVE-2012-5623

Name: CVE-2012-5623
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-02-13T19:15:11.583+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.67%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-5623 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Squirrelmail 4.0 uses the outdated MD5 hash algorithm for passwords.. EPSS estimates a 0.67% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Squirrelmail 4.0 uses the outdated MD5 hash algorithm for passwords.

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

0.67%

47.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-327

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Squirrelmail	Change Passwd	4.0

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/12/04/6Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/12/04/6Mailing List, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 13, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-5623?

Squirrelmail 4.0 uses the outdated MD5 hash algorithm for passwords.

How severe is CVE-2012-5623?

CVE-2012-5623 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.67% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-5623?

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-2012-5623?

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Source: NVD / NIST