CVE-2012-1862

CVE-2012-1862 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Sharepoint Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 11% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Description

Open redirect vulnerability in Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 SP2 and SP3 allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via a crafted URL, aka "SharePoint URL Redirection Vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-1862?
Open redirect vulnerability in Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 SP2 and SP3 allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via a crafted URL, aka "SharePoint URL Redirection Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2012-1862?
CVE-2012-1862 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-1862 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-1862?
CVE-2012-1862 primarily affects Microsoft Sharepoint 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-2012-1862?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-1862 published?
CVE-2012-1862 was published on 2012-07-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

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