How severe is CVE-2012-2223?

CVE-2012-2223 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-2223 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-2223?

CVE-2012-2223 primarily affects Novell Zenworks Configuration Management. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-2223?

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

When was CVE-2012-2223 published?

CVE-2012-2223 was published on 2012-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-2223

CVE-2012-2223 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Novell Zenworks Configuration Management 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Novell Zenworks Configuration Management
Published: 2012-04-11
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The xplat agent in Novell ZENworks Configuration Management (ZCM) 10.3.x before 10.3.4 and 11.x before 11.2 enables the HTTP TRACE method, which might make it easier for remote attackers to conduct cross-site tracing (XST) attacks via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-2223?: The xplat agent in Novell ZENworks Configuration Management (ZCM) 10.3.x before 10.3.4 and 11.x before 11.2 enables the HTTP TRACE method, which might make it easier for remote attackers to conduct cross-site tracing (XST) attacks via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2012-2223?: CVE-2012-2223 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-2223 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-2223?: CVE-2012-2223 primarily affects Novell Zenworks Configuration Management. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2223?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-2223 published?: CVE-2012-2223 was published on 2012-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:novell:zenworks_configuration_management:10.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:zenworks_configuration_management:10.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:zenworks_configuration_management:10.3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:zenworks_configuration_management:10.3.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:zenworks_configuration_management:11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:zenworks_configuration_management:11.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:zenworks_configuration_management:11.1a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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