How severe is CVE-2012-3474?

CVE-2012-3474 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-3474 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-3474?

CVE-2012-3474 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-2012-3474?

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

When was CVE-2012-3474 published?

CVE-2012-3474 was published on 2012-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-3474

CVE-2012-3474 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ushahidi Ushahidi Platform 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

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Ushahidi Ushahidi Platform
Published: 2012-08-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The comments API in application/libraries/api/MY_Comments_Api_Object.php in the Ushahidi Platform before 2.5 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information about the e-mail address, IP address, and other attributes of the author of a comment via an API function call.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-3474?: The comments API in application/libraries/api/MY_Comments_Api_Object.php in the Ushahidi Platform before 2.5 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information about the e-mail address, IP address, and other attributes of the author of a comment via an API function call.
How severe is CVE-2012-3474?: CVE-2012-3474 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-3474 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-3474?: CVE-2012-3474 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-2012-3474?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-3474 published?: CVE-2012-3474 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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