How severe is CVE-2012-3493?

CVE-2012-3493 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-3493 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-3493?

CVE-2012-3493 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-2012-3493?

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

When was CVE-2012-3493 published?

CVE-2012-3493 was published on 2012-09-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-3493

CVE-2012-3493 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Condor Project Condor with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8. 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 5.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Condor Project Condor
Published: 2012-09-28
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The command_give_request_ad function in condor_startd.V6/command.cpp Condor 7.6.x before 7.6.10 and 7.8.x before 7.8.4 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information, and possibly control or start arbitrary jobs, via a ClassAd request to the condor_startd port, which leaks the ClaimId.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-3493?: The command_give_request_ad function in condor_startd.V6/command.cpp Condor 7.6.x before 7.6.10 and 7.8.x before 7.8.4 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information, and possibly control or start arbitrary jobs, via a ClassAd request to the condor_startd port, which leaks the ClaimId.
How severe is CVE-2012-3493?: CVE-2012-3493 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-3493 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-3493?: CVE-2012-3493 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-2012-3493?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-3493 published?: CVE-2012-3493 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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