How severe is CVE-2012-1223?

CVE-2012-1223 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-1223 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-1223?

CVE-2012-1223 primarily affects Rabidhamster R2/extreme. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-1223?

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

When was CVE-2012-1223 published?

CVE-2012-1223 was published on 2012-02-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-1223

CVE-2012-1223 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Rabidhamster R2/extreme 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

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (71st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Rabidhamster R2/extreme
Published: 2012-02-21
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

RabidHamster R2/Extreme 1.65 and earlier uses a small search space of values for the PIN number, which allows remote attackers to obtain the PIN number via a brute force attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-1223?: RabidHamster R2/Extreme 1.65 and earlier uses a small search space of values for the PIN number, which allows remote attackers to obtain the PIN number via a brute force attack.
How severe is CVE-2012-1223?: CVE-2012-1223 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-1223 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-1223?: CVE-2012-1223 primarily affects Rabidhamster R2/extreme. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1223?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-1223 published?: CVE-2012-1223 was published on 2012-02-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:rabidhamster:r2\/extreme:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rabidhamster:r2\/extreme:1.51:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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