CVE-2012-0680

CVE-2012-0680 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-264.

Key facts

Description

Apple Safari before 6.0 does not properly handle the autocomplete attribute of a password input element, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication by leveraging an unattended workstation.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-0680?
Apple Safari before 6.0 does not properly handle the autocomplete attribute of a password input element, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication by leveraging an unattended workstation.
How severe is CVE-2012-0680?
CVE-2012-0680 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-0680 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-2012-0680?
CVE-2012-0680 primarily affects Apple Safari. In total, 102 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0680?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-0680 published?
CVE-2012-0680 was published on 2012-07-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (102)

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