CVE-2012-1168

CVE-2012-1168 is a high-severity vulnerability in Redhat Enterprise Linux with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2. 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-20.

Key facts

Description

Moodle before 2.2.2 has a password and web services issue where when the user profile is updated the user password is reset if not specified.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-1168?
Moodle before 2.2.2 has a password and web services issue where when the user profile is updated the user password is reset if not specified.
How severe is CVE-2012-1168?
CVE-2012-1168 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability low.
Is CVE-2012-1168 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-1168?
CVE-2012-1168 primarily affects Redhat Enterprise Linux. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1168?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2012-1168 published?
CVE-2012-1168 was published on 2019-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

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