CVE-2012-3356

CVE-2012-3356 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Viewvc with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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-287.

Key facts

Description

The remote SVN views functionality (lib/vclib/svn/svn_ra.py) in ViewVC before 1.1.15 does not properly perform authorization, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-3356?
The remote SVN views functionality (lib/vclib/svn/svn_ra.py) in ViewVC before 1.1.15 does not properly perform authorization, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2012-3356?
CVE-2012-3356 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-3356 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-3356?
CVE-2012-3356 primarily affects Viewvc. In total, 33 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3356?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-3356 published?
CVE-2012-3356 was published on 2012-07-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (33)

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