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CVE-2012-6562

UnknownEPSS 1.34%

Last modified

CVE-2012-6562 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. engine/lib/users.php in Elgg before 1.8.5 does not properly specify permissions for the useradd action, which allows remote attackers to create arbitrary accounts.. EPSS estimates a 1.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

engine/lib/users.php in Elgg before 1.8.5 does not properly specify permissions for the useradd action, which allows remote attackers to create arbitrary accounts.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.34%

67.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
ElggElgg<= 1.8.4
ElggElgg1.7.0
ElggElgg1.7.1
ElggElgg1.7.2
ElggElgg1.7.3
ElggElgg1.7.4
ElggElgg1.7.5
ElggElgg1.7.6
ElggElgg1.7.7
ElggElgg1.7.8
ElggElgg1.7.9
ElggElgg1.7.10
ElggElgg1.7.11
ElggElgg1.7.12
ElggElgg1.7.13
ElggElgg1.7.14
ElggElgg1.7.15
ElggElgg1.7.16
ElggElgg1.7.17
ElggElgg1.7.18
ElggElgg1.8.0.1
ElggElgg1.8.1
ElggElgg1.8.3

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-6562?
engine/lib/users.php in Elgg before 1.8.5 does not properly specify permissions for the useradd action, which allows remote attackers to create arbitrary accounts.
How severe is CVE-2012-6562?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-6562 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-6562?
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