How severe is CVE-2012-2330?

CVE-2012-2330 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-2330 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-2330?

CVE-2012-2330 primarily affects Nodejs. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-2330?

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

When was CVE-2012-2330 published?

CVE-2012-2330 was published on 2012-08-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-2330

CVE-2012-2330 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Nodejs 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: 3% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Nodejs
Published: 2012-08-13
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Update method in src/node_http_parser.cc in Node.js before 0.6.17 and 0.7 before 0.7.8 does not properly check the length of a string, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information (request header contents) and possibly spoof HTTP headers via a zero length string.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-2330?: The Update method in src/node_http_parser.cc in Node.js before 0.6.17 and 0.7 before 0.7.8 does not properly check the length of a string, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information (request header contents) and possibly spoof HTTP headers via a zero length string.
How severe is CVE-2012-2330?: CVE-2012-2330 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-2330 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-2330?: CVE-2012-2330 primarily affects Nodejs. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2330?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-2330 published?: CVE-2012-2330 was published on 2012-08-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (9)

cpe:2.3:a:nodejs:nodejs:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nodejs:nodejs:0.7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nodejs:nodejs:0.7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nodejs:nodejs:0.7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nodejs:nodejs:0.7.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nodejs:nodejs:0.7.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nodejs:nodejs:0.7.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nodejs:nodejs:0.7.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nodejs:nodejs:0.7.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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