CVE-2017-12849

Name: CVE-2017-12849
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-10-12T15:29:00.31+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.11%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-12849 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Response discrepancy in the login and password reset forms in SilverStripe CMS before 3.5.5 and 3.6.x before 3.6.1 allows remote attackers to enumerate users via timing attacks.. EPSS estimates a 1.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Response discrepancy in the login and password reset forms in SilverStripe CMS before 3.5.5 and 3.6.x before 3.6.1 allows remote attackers to enumerate users via timing attacks.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.11%

61.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Silverstripe	Silverstripe	<= 3.5.4
Silverstripe	Silverstripe	3.6.0

References

https://www.silverstripe.org/download/security-releases/ss-2017-005Vendor Advisory
https://www.silverstripe.org/download/security-releases/ss-2017-005Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 12, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-12849?

Response discrepancy in the login and password reset forms in SilverStripe CMS before 3.5.5 and 3.6.x before 3.6.1 allows remote attackers to enumerate users via timing attacks.

How severe is CVE-2017-12849?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-12849 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.11% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-12849?

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-2017-12849?

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Source: NVD / NIST