How severe is CVE-2012-0303?

CVE-2012-0303 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-0303 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-0303?

CVE-2012-0303 affects Symantec Message Filter. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-0303?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2012-0303 published?

CVE-2012-0303 was published on 2012-07-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-0303

CVE-2012-0303 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Symantec Message Filter with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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-352.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-352
Affected product: Symantec Message Filter
Published: 2012-07-05
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerabilities in Brightmail Control Center in Symantec Message Filter 6.3 allow remote attackers to hijack the authentication of arbitrary users for requests that (1) execute application commands or (2) create admin accounts.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-0303?: Multiple cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerabilities in Brightmail Control Center in Symantec Message Filter 6.3 allow remote attackers to hijack the authentication of arbitrary users for requests that (1) execute application commands or (2) create admin accounts.
How severe is CVE-2012-0303?: CVE-2012-0303 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-0303 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-0303?: CVE-2012-0303 affects Symantec Message Filter. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0303?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-0303 published?: CVE-2012-0303 was published on 2012-07-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:symantec:message_filter:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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