How severe is CVE-2012-0308?

CVE-2012-0308 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-0308 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-0308?

CVE-2012-0308 primarily affects Symantec Messaging Gateway. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-0308?

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

When was CVE-2012-0308 published?

CVE-2012-0308 was published on 2012-08-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-0308

CVE-2012-0308 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Symantec Messaging Gateway 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: 2% (77th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-352
Affected product: Symantec Messaging Gateway
Published: 2012-08-29
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Symantec Messaging Gateway (SMG) before 10.0 allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of administrators.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-0308?: Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Symantec Messaging Gateway (SMG) before 10.0 allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of administrators.
How severe is CVE-2012-0308?: CVE-2012-0308 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-0308 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-0308?: CVE-2012-0308 primarily affects Symantec Messaging Gateway. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0308?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-0308 published?: CVE-2012-0308 was published on 2012-08-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:symantec:messaging_gateway:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:messaging_gateway:9.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:messaging_gateway:9.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:messaging_gateway:9.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:messaging_gateway:9.5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:messaging_gateway:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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