How severe is CVE-2012-2747?

CVE-2012-2747 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2012-2747 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-2747?

CVE-2012-2747 primarily affects Joomla Joomla!. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-2747?

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-2012-2747 published?

CVE-2012-2747 was published on 2012-07-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-2747

CVE-2012-2747 is a high-severity vulnerability in Joomla Joomla! 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.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Joomla Joomla!
Published: 2012-07-03
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in Joomla! 2.5.x before 2.5.5 allows remote attackers to gain privileges via unknown attack vectors related to "Inadequate checking."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-2747?: Unspecified vulnerability in Joomla! 2.5.x before 2.5.5 allows remote attackers to gain privileges via unknown attack vectors related to "Inadequate checking."
How severe is CVE-2012-2747?: CVE-2012-2747 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2012-2747 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-2747?: CVE-2012-2747 primarily affects Joomla Joomla!. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2747?: 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-2012-2747 published?: CVE-2012-2747 was published on 2012-07-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:2.5.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:2.5.0:beta1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:2.5.0:beta2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:2.5.0:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:2.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:2.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:2.5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:2.5.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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