How severe is CVE-2012-3478?

CVE-2012-3478 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2012-3478 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-3478?

CVE-2012-3478 primarily affects Pizzashack Rssh. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-3478?

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

When was CVE-2012-3478 published?

CVE-2012-3478 was published on 2012-08-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-3478

CVE-2012-3478 is a low-severity vulnerability in Pizzashack Rssh 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% (31st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Pizzashack Rssh
Published: 2012-08-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

rssh 2.3.3 and earlier allows local users to bypass intended restricted shell access via crafted environment variables in the command line.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-3478?: rssh 2.3.3 and earlier allows local users to bypass intended restricted shell access via crafted environment variables in the command line.
How severe is CVE-2012-3478?: CVE-2012-3478 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2012-3478 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-3478?: CVE-2012-3478 primarily affects Pizzashack Rssh. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3478?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-3478 published?: CVE-2012-3478 was published on 2012-08-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (13)

cpe:2.3:a:pizzashack:rssh:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:pizzashack:rssh:2.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:pizzashack:rssh:2.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:pizzashack:rssh:2.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:pizzashack:rssh:2.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:pizzashack:rssh:2.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:pizzashack:rssh:2.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:pizzashack:rssh:2.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:pizzashack:rssh:2.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:pizzashack:rssh:2.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:pizzashack:rssh:2.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:pizzashack:rssh:2.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:pizzashack:rssh:2.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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