CVE-2012-3475
CVE-2012-3475 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ushahidi Ushahidi Platform with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (71st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Ushahidi Ushahidi Platform
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The installer in the Ushahidi Platform before 2.5 omits certain calls to the exit function, which allows remote attackers to obtain administrative privileges via unspecified vectors.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2012-3475?
- The installer in the Ushahidi Platform before 2.5 omits certain calls to the exit function, which allows remote attackers to obtain administrative privileges via unspecified vectors.
- How severe is CVE-2012-3475?
- CVE-2012-3475 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2012-3475 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2012-3475?
- CVE-2012-3475 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-2012-3475?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2012-3475 published?
- CVE-2012-3475 was published on 2012-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/08/09/5
- https://github.com/ushahidi/Ushahidi_Web/commit/7892559
- https://github.com/ushahidi/Ushahidi_Web/commit/fcdad03
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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