How severe is CVE-2012-3491?

CVE-2012-3491 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-3491 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-2012-3491?

CVE-2012-3491 primarily affects Condor Project Condor. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-3491?

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

When was CVE-2012-3491 published?

CVE-2012-3491 was published on 2012-09-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-3491

CVE-2012-3491 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Condor Project Condor with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Condor Project Condor
Published: 2012-09-28
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

src/condor_schedd.V6/schedd.cpp in Condor 7.6.x before 7.6.10 and 7.8.x before 7.8.4 does not properly check the permissions of jobs, which allows remote authenticated users to remove arbitrary idle jobs via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-3491?: src/condor_schedd.V6/schedd.cpp in Condor 7.6.x before 7.6.10 and 7.8.x before 7.8.4 does not properly check the permissions of jobs, which allows remote authenticated users to remove arbitrary idle jobs via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2012-3491?: CVE-2012-3491 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-3491 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-2012-3491?: CVE-2012-3491 primarily affects Condor Project Condor. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3491?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-3491 published?: CVE-2012-3491 was published on 2012-09-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (14)

cpe:2.3:a:condor_project:condor:7.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:condor_project:condor:7.6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:condor_project:condor:7.6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:condor_project:condor:7.6.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:condor_project:condor:7.6.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:condor_project:condor:7.6.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:condor_project:condor:7.6.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:condor_project:condor:7.6.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:condor_project:condor:7.6.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:condor_project:condor:7.6.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:condor_project:condor:7.8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:condor_project:condor:7.8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:condor_project:condor:7.8.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:condor_project:condor:7.8.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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