How severe is CVE-2012-2422?

CVE-2012-2422 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.9, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2012-2422 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-2422?

CVE-2012-2422 primarily affects Intuit Quickbooks. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-2422?

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

When was CVE-2012-2422 published?

CVE-2012-2422 was published on 2012-04-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-2422

CVE-2012-2422 is a low-severity vulnerability in Intuit Quickbooks with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.9. 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: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (62nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Intuit Quickbooks
Published: 2012-04-25
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Intuit QuickBooks 2009 through 2012 might allow remote attackers to obtain pathname information via the qbwc://docontrol/GetCompanyFile functionality.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-2422?: Intuit QuickBooks 2009 through 2012 might allow remote attackers to obtain pathname information via the qbwc://docontrol/GetCompanyFile functionality.
How severe is CVE-2012-2422?: CVE-2012-2422 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.9, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2012-2422 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-2422?: CVE-2012-2422 primarily affects Intuit Quickbooks. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2422?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-2422 published?: CVE-2012-2422 was published on 2012-04-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:intuit:quickbooks:2009:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:intuit:quickbooks:2010:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:intuit:quickbooks:2011:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:intuit:quickbooks:2012:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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