CVE-2012-2678

CVE-2012-2678 is a low-severity vulnerability in Redhat Directory Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.2. 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-310.

Key facts

Description

389 Directory Server before 1.2.11.6 (aka Red Hat Directory Server before 8.2.10-3), after the password for a LDAP user has been changed and before the server has been reset, allows remote attackers to read the plaintext password via the unhashed#user#password attribute.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-2678?
389 Directory Server before 1.2.11.6 (aka Red Hat Directory Server before 8.2.10-3), after the password for a LDAP user has been changed and before the server has been reset, allows remote attackers to read the plaintext password via the unhashed#user#password attribute.
How severe is CVE-2012-2678?
CVE-2012-2678 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.2, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2012-2678 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-2678?
CVE-2012-2678 primarily affects Redhat Directory Server. In total, 42 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2678?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-2678 published?
CVE-2012-2678 was published on 2012-07-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (42)

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