CVE-2012-5686

Name: CVE-2012-5686
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-02-04T14:15:11.183+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 4.76%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-5686 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. ZPanel 10.0.1 has insufficient entropy for its password reset process.. EPSS estimates a 4.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

ZPanel 10.0.1 has insufficient entropy for its password reset process.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

4.76%

90.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Zpanelcp	Zpanel	10.0.1

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56400Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/79841Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56400Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/79841Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Feb 4, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-5686?

ZPanel 10.0.1 has insufficient entropy for its password reset process.

How severe is CVE-2012-5686?

CVE-2012-5686 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 4.76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-5686?

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-2012-5686?

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Source: NVD / NIST