How severe is CVE-2012-1598?

CVE-2012-1598 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2012-1598 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-1598?

CVE-2012-1598 primarily affects Joomla Joomla!. In total, 27 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-1598?

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-2012-1598 published?

CVE-2012-1598 was published on 2012-12-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-1598

CVE-2012-1598 is a high-severity vulnerability in Joomla Joomla! with a CVSS 2.0 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Joomla Joomla!
Published: 2012-12-03
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Joomla! 1.5.x before 1.5.26 has unspecified impact and attack vectors related to "insufficient randomness" and a "password reset vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-1598?: Joomla! 1.5.x before 1.5.26 has unspecified impact and attack vectors related to "insufficient randomness" and a "password reset vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2012-1598?: CVE-2012-1598 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2012-1598 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-1598?: CVE-2012-1598 primarily affects Joomla Joomla!. In total, 27 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1598?: 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-2012-1598 published?: CVE-2012-1598 was published on 2012-12-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (27)

cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:1.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:1.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:1.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:1.5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:1.5.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:1.5.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:1.5.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:1.5.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:1.5.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:1.5.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:1.5.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:1.5.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:1.5.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:1.5.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:1.5.14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:1.5.15:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:1.5.15:rc:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:1.5.16:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:1.5.17:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:1.5.18:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:1.5.19:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:1.5.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:1.5.21:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:1.5.22:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:1.5.23:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:1.5.24:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:1.5.25:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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