How severe is CVE-2012-2447?

CVE-2012-2447 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-2447 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-2447?

CVE-2012-2447 affects Netsweeper. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-2447?

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

When was CVE-2012-2447 published?

CVE-2012-2447 was published on 2012-07-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-2447

CVE-2012-2447 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Netsweeper with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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-352.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (48th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-352
Affected product: Netsweeper
Published: 2012-07-09
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in accountmgr/adminupdate.php in the WebAdmin Portal in Netsweeper allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of administrators for requests that create administrative accounts via an add action.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-2447?: Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in accountmgr/adminupdate.php in the WebAdmin Portal in Netsweeper allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of administrators for requests that create administrative accounts via an add action.
How severe is CVE-2012-2447?: CVE-2012-2447 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-2447 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-2447?: CVE-2012-2447 affects Netsweeper. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2447?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-2447 published?: CVE-2012-2447 was published on 2012-07-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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