How severe is CVE-2012-1840?

CVE-2012-1840 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2012-1840 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-1840?

CVE-2012-1840 primarily affects Ajaxplorer. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-1840?

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-2012-1840 published?

CVE-2012-1840 was published on 2012-03-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-1840

CVE-2012-1840 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ajaxplorer 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Ajaxplorer
Published: 2012-03-22
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

AjaXplorer 3.2.x before 3.2.5 and 4.0.x before 4.0.4 does not properly perform cookie authentication, which allows remote attackers to obtain login access by leveraging knowledge of a password hash.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-1840?: AjaXplorer 3.2.x before 3.2.5 and 4.0.x before 4.0.4 does not properly perform cookie authentication, which allows remote attackers to obtain login access by leveraging knowledge of a password hash.
How severe is CVE-2012-1840?: CVE-2012-1840 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2012-1840 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-1840?: CVE-2012-1840 primarily affects Ajaxplorer. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1840?: 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-2012-1840 published?: CVE-2012-1840 was published on 2012-03-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (9)

cpe:2.3:a:ajaxplorer:ajaxplorer:3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ajaxplorer:ajaxplorer:3.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ajaxplorer:ajaxplorer:3.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ajaxplorer:ajaxplorer:3.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ajaxplorer:ajaxplorer:3.2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ajaxplorer:ajaxplorer:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ajaxplorer:ajaxplorer:4.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ajaxplorer:ajaxplorer:4.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ajaxplorer:ajaxplorer:4.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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