CVE-2012-6563
UnknownEPSS 1.23%
Last modified
CVE-2012-6563 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. engine/lib/access.php in Elgg before 1.8.5 does not properly clear cached access lists during plugin boot, which allows remote attackers to read private entities via unspecified vectors.. EPSS estimates a 1.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
engine/lib/access.php in Elgg before 1.8.5 does not properly clear cached access lists during plugin boot, which allows remote attackers to read private entities via unspecified vectors.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Elgg | Elgg | <= 1.8.4 |
| Elgg | Elgg | 1.7.0 |
| Elgg | Elgg | 1.7.1 |
| Elgg | Elgg | 1.7.2 |
| Elgg | Elgg | 1.7.3 |
| Elgg | Elgg | 1.7.4 |
| Elgg | Elgg | 1.7.5 |
| Elgg | Elgg | 1.7.6 |
| Elgg | Elgg | 1.7.7 |
| Elgg | Elgg | 1.7.8 |
| Elgg | Elgg | 1.7.9 |
| Elgg | Elgg | 1.7.10 |
| Elgg | Elgg | 1.7.11 |
| Elgg | Elgg | 1.7.12 |
| Elgg | Elgg | 1.7.13 |
| Elgg | Elgg | 1.7.14 |
| Elgg | Elgg | 1.7.15 |
| Elgg | Elgg | 1.7.16 |
| Elgg | Elgg | 1.7.17 |
| Elgg | Elgg | 1.7.18 |
| Elgg | Elgg | 1.8.0.1 |
| Elgg | Elgg | 1.8.1 |
| Elgg | Elgg | 1.8.3 |
References
- http://blog.elgg.org/pg/blog/evan/read/209/elgg-185-releasedPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/49129Vendor Advisory
- http://blog.elgg.org/pg/blog/evan/read/209/elgg-185-releasedPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/49129Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2012-6563?
engine/lib/access.php in Elgg before 1.8.5 does not properly clear cached access lists during plugin boot, which allows remote attackers to read private entities via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2012-6563?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-6563 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-6563?
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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