How severe is CVE-2012-0435?

CVE-2012-0435 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-0435 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-0435?

CVE-2012-0435 affects Suse Webyast. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-0435?

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

When was CVE-2012-0435 published?

CVE-2012-0435 was published on 2013-01-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-0435

CVE-2012-0435 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Suse Webyast with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Suse Webyast
Published: 2013-01-26
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

SUSE WebYaST before 1.2 0.2.63-0.6.1 allows remote attackers to modify the hosts list, and subsequently conduct man-in-the-middle attacks, via a crafted /host request on TCP port 4984.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-0435?: SUSE WebYaST before 1.2 0.2.63-0.6.1 allows remote attackers to modify the hosts list, and subsequently conduct man-in-the-middle attacks, via a crafted /host request on TCP port 4984.
How severe is CVE-2012-0435?: CVE-2012-0435 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-0435 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-0435?: CVE-2012-0435 affects Suse Webyast. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0435?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-0435 published?: CVE-2012-0435 was published on 2013-01-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:suse:webyast:1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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