How severe is CVE-2012-1923?

CVE-2012-1923 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2012-1923 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 38% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-1923?

CVE-2012-1923 primarily affects Realnetworks Helix Server. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-1923?

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

When was CVE-2012-1923 published?

CVE-2012-1923 was published on 2012-04-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-1923

CVE-2012-1923 is a low-severity vulnerability in Realnetworks Helix Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 38% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-310.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 38% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-310
Affected product: Realnetworks Helix Server
Published: 2012-04-17
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

RealNetworks Helix Server and Helix Mobile Server 14.x before 14.3.x store passwords in cleartext under adm_b_db\users\, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading a database.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-1923?: RealNetworks Helix Server and Helix Mobile Server 14.x before 14.3.x store passwords in cleartext under adm_b_db\users\, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading a database.
How severe is CVE-2012-1923?: CVE-2012-1923 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2012-1923 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 38% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-1923?: CVE-2012-1923 primarily affects Realnetworks Helix Server. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1923?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-1923 published?: CVE-2012-1923 was published on 2012-04-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:helix_server:14.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:helix_server:14.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:helix_server:14.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:helix_server:14.2.0.212:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:helix_mobile_server:14.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:helix_mobile_server:14.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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