How severe is CVE-2012-1562?

CVE-2012-1562 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, 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 none.

Is CVE-2012-1562 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-1562?

CVE-2012-1562 affects Joomla Joomla!. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-1562?

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-2012-1562 published?

CVE-2012-1562 was published on 2020-01-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-1562

CVE-2012-1562 is a high-severity vulnerability in Joomla Joomla! with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-330.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-330
Affected product: Joomla Joomla!
Published: 2020-01-15
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Joomla! core before 2.5.3 allows unauthorized password change.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-1562?: Joomla! core before 2.5.3 allows unauthorized password change.
How severe is CVE-2012-1562?: CVE-2012-1562 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, 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 none.
Is CVE-2012-1562 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-1562?: CVE-2012-1562 affects Joomla Joomla!. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1562?: 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-2012-1562 published?: CVE-2012-1562 was published on 2020-01-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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