How severe is CVE-2012-2132?

CVE-2012-2132 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-2132 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-2012-2132?

CVE-2012-2132 affects Gnome Libsoup. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-2132?

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

When was CVE-2012-2132 published?

CVE-2012-2132 was published on 2012-08-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-2132

CVE-2012-2132 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gnome Libsoup 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-287.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Gnome Libsoup
Published: 2012-08-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

libsoup 2.32.2 and earlier does not validate certificates or clear the trust flag when the ssl-ca-file does not exist, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication by connecting with a SSL connection.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-2132?: libsoup 2.32.2 and earlier does not validate certificates or clear the trust flag when the ssl-ca-file does not exist, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication by connecting with a SSL connection.
How severe is CVE-2012-2132?: CVE-2012-2132 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-2132 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-2012-2132?: CVE-2012-2132 affects Gnome Libsoup. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2132?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-2132 published?: CVE-2012-2132 was published on 2012-08-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:gnome:libsoup:2.32.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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