How severe is CVE-2012-1738?

CVE-2012-1738 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-1738 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-1738?

CVE-2012-1738 primarily affects Oracle Iplanet Web Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-1738?

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

When was CVE-2012-1738 published?

CVE-2012-1738 was published on 2012-07-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-1738

CVE-2012-1738 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Oracle Iplanet Web Server 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.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Oracle Iplanet Web Server
Published: 2012-07-17
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the Oracle iPlanet Web Server component in Oracle Sun Products Suite Java System Web Server 6.1 and Oracle iPlanet Web Server 7.0 allows remote attackers to affect availability via unknown vectors related to Web Server.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-1738?: Unspecified vulnerability in the Oracle iPlanet Web Server component in Oracle Sun Products Suite Java System Web Server 6.1 and Oracle iPlanet Web Server 7.0 allows remote attackers to affect availability via unknown vectors related to Web Server.
How severe is CVE-2012-1738?: CVE-2012-1738 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-1738 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-1738?: CVE-2012-1738 primarily affects Oracle Iplanet Web Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1738?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-1738 published?: CVE-2012-1738 was published on 2012-07-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:oracle:iplanet_web_server:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:sun_products_suite_java_system_web_server:6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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