How severe is CVE-2012-3473?

CVE-2012-3473 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-3473 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-3473?

CVE-2012-3473 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-2012-3473?

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

When was CVE-2012-3473 published?

CVE-2012-3473 was published on 2012-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-3473

CVE-2012-3473 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: 2% (82nd 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 (1) reports API and (2) administration feature in the comments API in the Ushahidi Platform before 2.5 do not require authentication, which allows remote attackers to generate reports and organize comments via API functions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-3473?: The (1) reports API and (2) administration feature in the comments API in the Ushahidi Platform before 2.5 do not require authentication, which allows remote attackers to generate reports and organize comments via API functions.
How severe is CVE-2012-3473?: CVE-2012-3473 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-3473 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-3473?: CVE-2012-3473 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-2012-3473?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-3473 published?: CVE-2012-3473 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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