How severe is CVE-2012-0051?

CVE-2012-0051 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2012-0051 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-0051?

CVE-2012-0051 primarily affects Tahoe-lafs. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-0051?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2012-0051 published?

CVE-2012-0051 was published on 2019-11-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-0051

CVE-2012-0051 is a high-severity vulnerability in Tahoe-lafs with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.4)
CVSS v2: 5.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Tahoe-lafs
Published: 2019-11-07
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Tahoe-LAFS 1.9.0 fails to ensure integrity which allows remote attackers to corrupt mutable files or directories upon retrieval.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-0051?: Tahoe-LAFS 1.9.0 fails to ensure integrity which allows remote attackers to corrupt mutable files or directories upon retrieval.
How severe is CVE-2012-0051?: CVE-2012-0051 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2012-0051 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-0051?: CVE-2012-0051 primarily affects Tahoe-lafs. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0051?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2012-0051 published?: CVE-2012-0051 was published on 2019-11-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:tahoe-lafs:tahoe-lafs:1.9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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