How severe is CVE-2012-2146?

CVE-2012-2146 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-2146 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-2146?

CVE-2012-2146 affects Ematia Elixir. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-2146?

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

When was CVE-2012-2146 published?

CVE-2012-2146 was published on 2012-08-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-2146

CVE-2012-2146 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ematia Elixir 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-310.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-310
Affected product: Ematia Elixir
Published: 2012-08-26
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Elixir 0.8.0 uses Blowfish in CFB mode without constructing a unique initialization vector (IV), which makes it easier for context-dependent users to obtain sensitive information and decrypt the database.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-2146?: Elixir 0.8.0 uses Blowfish in CFB mode without constructing a unique initialization vector (IV), which makes it easier for context-dependent users to obtain sensitive information and decrypt the database.
How severe is CVE-2012-2146?: CVE-2012-2146 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-2146 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-2146?: CVE-2012-2146 affects Ematia Elixir. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2146?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-2146 published?: CVE-2012-2146 was published on 2012-08-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ematia:elixir:0.8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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