How severe is CVE-2012-2626?

CVE-2012-2626 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-2626 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 44% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-2626?

CVE-2012-2626 affects Sonicwall Scrutinizer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-2626?

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

When was CVE-2012-2626 published?

CVE-2012-2626 was published on 2012-07-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-2626

CVE-2012-2626 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sonicwall Scrutinizer with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 44% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-287.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 44% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Sonicwall Scrutinizer
Published: 2012-07-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

cgi-bin/admin.cgi in the web console in Plixer Scrutinizer (aka Dell SonicWALL Scrutinizer) before 9.5.0 does not require token authentication, which allows remote attackers to add administrative accounts via a userprefs action.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-2626?: cgi-bin/admin.cgi in the web console in Plixer Scrutinizer (aka Dell SonicWALL Scrutinizer) before 9.5.0 does not require token authentication, which allows remote attackers to add administrative accounts via a userprefs action.
How severe is CVE-2012-2626?: CVE-2012-2626 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-2626 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 44% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-2626?: CVE-2012-2626 affects Sonicwall Scrutinizer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2626?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-2626 published?: CVE-2012-2626 was published on 2012-07-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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