How severe is CVE-2012-3457?

CVE-2012-3457 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2012-3457 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-3457?

CVE-2012-3457 primarily affects Pnp4nagios. In total, 15 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-3457?

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

When was CVE-2012-3457 published?

CVE-2012-3457 was published on 2012-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-3457

CVE-2012-3457 is a low-severity vulnerability in Pnp4nagios with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Pnp4nagios
Published: 2012-08-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

PNP4Nagios 0.6 through 0.6.16 uses world-readable permissions for process_perfdata.cfg, which allows local users to obtain the Gearman shared secret by reading the file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-3457?: PNP4Nagios 0.6 through 0.6.16 uses world-readable permissions for process_perfdata.cfg, which allows local users to obtain the Gearman shared secret by reading the file.
How severe is CVE-2012-3457?: CVE-2012-3457 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2012-3457 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-3457?: CVE-2012-3457 primarily affects Pnp4nagios. In total, 15 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3457?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-3457 published?: CVE-2012-3457 was published on 2012-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (15)

cpe:2.3:a:pnp4nagios:pnp4nagios:0.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:pnp4nagios:pnp4nagios:0.6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:pnp4nagios:pnp4nagios:0.6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:pnp4nagios:pnp4nagios:0.6.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:pnp4nagios:pnp4nagios:0.6.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:pnp4nagios:pnp4nagios:0.6.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:pnp4nagios:pnp4nagios:0.6.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:pnp4nagios:pnp4nagios:0.6.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:pnp4nagios:pnp4nagios:0.6.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:pnp4nagios:pnp4nagios:0.6.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:pnp4nagios:pnp4nagios:0.6.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:pnp4nagios:pnp4nagios:0.6.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:pnp4nagios:pnp4nagios:0.6.14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:pnp4nagios:pnp4nagios:0.6.15:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:pnp4nagios:pnp4nagios:0.6.16:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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