How severe is CVE-2012-3472?

CVE-2012-3472 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-3472 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-3472?

CVE-2012-3472 primarily affects Ushahidi Ushahidi Platform. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-3472?

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

When was CVE-2012-3472 published?

CVE-2012-3472 was published on 2012-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-3472

CVE-2012-3472 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ushahidi Ushahidi Platform with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4. 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

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Ushahidi Ushahidi Platform
Published: 2012-08-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The email API in application/libraries/api/MY_Email_Api_Object.php in the Ushahidi Platform before 2.5 does not require authentication, which allows remote attackers to list, delete, or organize messages via a GET request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-3472?: The email API in application/libraries/api/MY_Email_Api_Object.php in the Ushahidi Platform before 2.5 does not require authentication, which allows remote attackers to list, delete, or organize messages via a GET request.
How severe is CVE-2012-3472?: CVE-2012-3472 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-3472 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-3472?: CVE-2012-3472 primarily affects Ushahidi Ushahidi Platform. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3472?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-3472 published?: CVE-2012-3472 was published on 2012-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (10)

cpe:2.3:a:ushahidi:ushahidi_platform:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ushahidi:ushahidi_platform:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ushahidi:ushahidi_platform:1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ushahidi:ushahidi_platform:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ushahidi:ushahidi_platform:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ushahidi:ushahidi_platform:2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ushahidi:ushahidi_platform:2.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ushahidi:ushahidi_platform:2.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ushahidi:ushahidi_platform:2.3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ushahidi:ushahidi_platform:2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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