CVE-2012-6077

Name: CVE-2012-6077
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-11-22T19:15:10.937+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 5.38%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-6077 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. W3 Total Cache before 0.9.2.5 allows remote attackers to retrieve password hash information due to insecure storage of database cache files.. EPSS estimates a 5.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

W3 Total Cache before 0.9.2.5 allows remote attackers to retrieve password hash information due to insecure storage of database cache files.

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

5.38%

91.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Boldgrid	W3 Total Cache	< 0.9.2.5

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/12/30/3Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2012-6077Third Party Advisory
https://www.acunetix.com/vulnerabilities/web/wordpress-w3-total-cache-plugin-predictable-cache-filenames/Third Party Advisory
https://www.checkpoint.com/defense/advisories/public/2013/cpai-24-oct2.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://www.w3-edge.com/weblog/2013/01/security-w3-total-cache-0-9-2-4/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/12/30/3Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2012-6077Third Party Advisory
https://www.acunetix.com/vulnerabilities/web/wordpress-w3-total-cache-plugin-predictable-cache-filenames/Third Party Advisory
https://www.checkpoint.com/defense/advisories/public/2013/cpai-24-oct2.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://www.w3-edge.com/weblog/2013/01/security-w3-total-cache-0-9-2-4/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 22, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-6077?

W3 Total Cache before 0.9.2.5 allows remote attackers to retrieve password hash information due to insecure storage of database cache files.

How severe is CVE-2012-6077?

CVE-2012-6077 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 5.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-6077?

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-2012-6077?

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Source: NVD / NIST