How severe is CVE-2012-2369?

CVE-2012-2369 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2012-2369 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-2369?

CVE-2012-2369 affects Cypherpunks Pidgin-otr. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-2369?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2012-2369 published?

CVE-2012-2369 was published on 2012-05-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-2369

CVE-2012-2369 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cypherpunks Pidgin-otr with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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-134.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-134
Affected product: Cypherpunks Pidgin-otr
Published: 2012-05-23
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Format string vulnerability in the log_message_cb function in otr-plugin.c in the Off-the-Record Messaging (OTR) pidgin-otr plugin before 3.2.1 for Pidgin might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in data that generates a log message.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-2369?: Format string vulnerability in the log_message_cb function in otr-plugin.c in the Off-the-Record Messaging (OTR) pidgin-otr plugin before 3.2.1 for Pidgin might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in data that generates a log message.
How severe is CVE-2012-2369?: CVE-2012-2369 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2012-2369 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-2369?: CVE-2012-2369 affects Cypherpunks Pidgin-otr. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2369?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2012-2369 published?: CVE-2012-2369 was published on 2012-05-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cypherpunks:pidgin-otr:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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