CVE-2012-0647

CVE-2012-0647 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Safari with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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-200.

Key facts

Description

WebKit in Apple Safari before 5.1.4 does not properly handle redirects in conjunction with HTTP authentication, which might allow remote web servers to capture credentials by logging the Authorization HTTP header.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-0647?
WebKit in Apple Safari before 5.1.4 does not properly handle redirects in conjunction with HTTP authentication, which might allow remote web servers to capture credentials by logging the Authorization HTTP header.
How severe is CVE-2012-0647?
CVE-2012-0647 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-0647 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-0647?
CVE-2012-0647 primarily affects Apple Safari. In total, 98 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0647?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-0647 published?
CVE-2012-0647 was published on 2012-03-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (98)

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