CVE-2012-3357

CVE-2012-3357 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-200.

Key facts

Description

The SVN revision view (lib/vclib/svn/svn_repos.py) in ViewVC before 1.1.15 does not properly handle log messages when a readable path is copied from an unreadable path, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information, related to a "log msg leak."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-3357?
The SVN revision view (lib/vclib/svn/svn_repos.py) in ViewVC before 1.1.15 does not properly handle log messages when a readable path is copied from an unreadable path, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information, related to a "log msg leak."
How severe is CVE-2012-3357?
CVE-2012-3357 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-3357 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-3357?
CVE-2012-3357 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-2012-3357?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-3357 published?
CVE-2012-3357 was published on 2012-07-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (33)

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