How severe is CVE-2012-0070?

CVE-2012-0070 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2012-0070 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-0070?

CVE-2012-0070 affects Spamdyke. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-0070?

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-2012-0070 published?

CVE-2012-0070 was published on 2020-01-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-0070

CVE-2012-0070 is a high-severity vulnerability in Spamdyke with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-74.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (57th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-74
Affected product: Spamdyke
Published: 2020-01-15
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

spamdyke prior to 4.2.1: STARTTLS reveals plaintext

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-0070?: spamdyke prior to 4.2.1: STARTTLS reveals plaintext
How severe is CVE-2012-0070?: CVE-2012-0070 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2012-0070 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-0070?: CVE-2012-0070 affects Spamdyke. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0070?: 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-2012-0070 published?: CVE-2012-0070 was published on 2020-01-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:spamdyke:spamdyke:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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