CVE-2012-6324

Name: CVE-2012-6324
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-12-21T21:55:01.8+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.46%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-6324 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory traversal vulnerability in VMware vCenter Server Appliance (vCSA) 5.0 before Update 2 and 5.1 before Patch 1 allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via unspecified vectors.. EPSS estimates a 1.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in VMware vCenter Server Appliance (vCSA) 5.0 before Update 2 and 5.1 before Patch 1 allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via unspecified vectors.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.46%

70.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vmware	Vcenter Server Appliance	5.0
Vmware	Vcenter Server Appliance	5.1

References

http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2012-0018.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2012-0018.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 21, 2012
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-6324?

How severe is CVE-2012-6324?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-6324 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-6324?

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