How severe is CVE-2012-2279?

CVE-2012-2279 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-2279 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-2012-2279?

CVE-2012-2279 primarily affects Emc Rsa Authentication Manager. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-2279?

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

When was CVE-2012-2279 published?

CVE-2012-2279 was published on 2012-07-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-2279

CVE-2012-2279 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Emc Rsa Authentication Manager with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Emc Rsa Authentication Manager
Published: 2012-07-13
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Open redirect vulnerability in the Security Console in EMC RSA Authentication Manager 7.1 before SP4 P14 and RSA SecurID Appliance 3.0 before SP4 P14 allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-2279?: Open redirect vulnerability in the Security Console in EMC RSA Authentication Manager 7.1 before SP4 P14 and RSA SecurID Appliance 3.0 before SP4 P14 allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2012-2279?: CVE-2012-2279 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-2279 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-2012-2279?: CVE-2012-2279 primarily affects Emc Rsa Authentication Manager. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2279?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-2279 published?: CVE-2012-2279 was published on 2012-07-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2012-07/0064.html

Affected products (12)

cpe:2.3:a:emc:rsa_authentication_manager:*:sp4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:rsa_authentication_manager:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:rsa_authentication_manager:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:rsa_authentication_manager:7.1:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rsa:authentication_manager:7.1:sp42:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rsa:securid_appliance:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rsa:securid_appliance:2.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rsa:securid_appliance:2.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rsa:securid_appliance:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rsa:securid_appliance:3.0:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rsa:securid_appliance:3.0:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rsa:securid_appliance:3.0:sp4:*:*:*:*:*:*

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