How severe is CVE-2012-1472?

CVE-2012-1472 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-1472 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-1472?

CVE-2012-1472 primarily affects Vmware Vcenter Chargeback Manager. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-1472?

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

When was CVE-2012-1472 published?

CVE-2012-1472 was published on 2012-03-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-1472

CVE-2012-1472 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Vmware Vcenter Chargeback Manager with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4. 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

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Vmware Vcenter Chargeback Manager
Published: 2012-03-13
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

VMware vCenter Chargeback Manager (aka CBM) before 2.0.1 does not properly handle XML API requests, which allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files or cause a denial of service via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-1472?: VMware vCenter Chargeback Manager (aka CBM) before 2.0.1 does not properly handle XML API requests, which allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files or cause a denial of service via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2012-1472?: CVE-2012-1472 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-1472 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-1472?: CVE-2012-1472 primarily affects Vmware Vcenter Chargeback Manager. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1472?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-1472 published?: CVE-2012-1472 was published on 2012-03-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2012-0002.html

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter_chargeback_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter_chargeback_manager:1.6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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