How severe is CVE-2012-0959?

CVE-2012-0959 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2012-0959 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-0959?

CVE-2012-0959 affects Remote Login Service Hackers Remote Login Service. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-0959?

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

When was CVE-2012-0959 published?

CVE-2012-0959 was published on 2012-11-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-0959

CVE-2012-0959 is a low-severity vulnerability in Remote Login Service Hackers Remote Login Service with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. 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

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (32nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Remote Login Service Hackers Remote Login Service
Published: 2012-11-24
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Remote Login Service (RLS) 1.0.0 does not properly clear account information when switching users, which might allow physically proximate users to obtain login credentials.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-0959?: Remote Login Service (RLS) 1.0.0 does not properly clear account information when switching users, which might allow physically proximate users to obtain login credentials.
How severe is CVE-2012-0959?: CVE-2012-0959 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2012-0959 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-0959?: CVE-2012-0959 affects Remote Login Service Hackers Remote Login Service. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0959?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-0959 published?: CVE-2012-0959 was published on 2012-11-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:remote_login_service_hackers:remote_login_service:1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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