CVE-2012-6563

Name: CVE-2012-6563
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2013-05-23T15:55:02.477+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.23%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

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

EPSS Probability

1.23%

65.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

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://elgg.org/getelgg.php?forward=elgg-1.8.5.zipPatch
http://secunia.com/advisories/49129Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/53623
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/75757
http://blog.elgg.org/pg/blog/evan/read/209/elgg-185-releasedPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://elgg.org/getelgg.php?forward=elgg-1.8.5.zipPatch
http://secunia.com/advisories/49129Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/53623
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/75757

Timeline

Published: May 23, 2013
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
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.

Are you affected by CVE-2012-6563?

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Source: NVD / NIST