How severe is CVE-2012-1969?

CVE-2012-1969 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-1969 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-1969?

CVE-2012-1969 primarily affects Mozilla Bugzilla. In total, 173 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-1969?

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

When was CVE-2012-1969 published?

CVE-2012-1969 was published on 2012-07-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-1969

CVE-2012-1969 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mozilla Bugzilla with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. 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: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Mozilla Bugzilla
Published: 2012-07-30
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The get_attachment_link function in Template.pm in Bugzilla 2.x and 3.x before 3.6.10, 3.7.x and 4.0.x before 4.0.7, 4.1.x and 4.2.x before 4.2.2, and 4.3.x before 4.3.2 does not check whether an attachment is private before presenting the attachment description within a public comment, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive description information by reading a comment.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-1969?: The get_attachment_link function in Template.pm in Bugzilla 2.x and 3.x before 3.6.10, 3.7.x and 4.0.x before 4.0.7, 4.1.x and 4.2.x before 4.2.2, and 4.3.x before 4.3.2 does not check whether an attachment is private before presenting the attachment description within a public comment, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive description information by reading a comment.
How severe is CVE-2012-1969?: CVE-2012-1969 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-1969 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-1969?: CVE-2012-1969 primarily affects Mozilla Bugzilla. In total, 173 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1969?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-1969 published?: CVE-2012-1969 was published on 2012-07-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (173)

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cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:bugzilla:2.14.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:bugzilla:2.16:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:bugzilla:2.16:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
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cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:bugzilla:2.18:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
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