How severe is CVE-2012-4065?

CVE-2012-4065 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2012-4065 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-4065?

CVE-2012-4065 primarily affects Eucalyptus. In total, 18 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4065?

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

When was CVE-2012-4065 published?

CVE-2012-4065 was published on 2012-10-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-4065

CVE-2012-4065 is a low-severity vulnerability in Eucalyptus with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5. 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 3.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (58th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Eucalyptus
Published: 2012-10-01
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Eucalyptus before 3.1.1 does not properly restrict the binding of external SOAP web-services messages, which allows remote authenticated users to bypass unspecified authorization checks and obtain direct access to a (1) Cloud Controller or (2) Walrus service via a crafted message, as demonstrated by changes to a volume, snapshot, or cloud configuration setting.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-4065?: Eucalyptus before 3.1.1 does not properly restrict the binding of external SOAP web-services messages, which allows remote authenticated users to bypass unspecified authorization checks and obtain direct access to a (1) Cloud Controller or (2) Walrus service via a crafted message, as demonstrated by changes to a volume, snapshot, or cloud configuration setting.
How severe is CVE-2012-4065?: CVE-2012-4065 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2012-4065 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-4065?: CVE-2012-4065 primarily affects Eucalyptus. In total, 18 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4065?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-4065 published?: CVE-2012-4065 was published on 2012-10-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://www.eucalyptus.com/eucalyptus-cloud/security/esa-07

Affected products (18)

cpe:2.3:a:eucalyptus:eucalyptus:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:eucalyptus:eucalyptus:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:eucalyptus:eucalyptus:1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:eucalyptus:eucalyptus:1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:eucalyptus:eucalyptus:1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:eucalyptus:eucalyptus:1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:eucalyptus:eucalyptus:1.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:eucalyptus:eucalyptus:1.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:eucalyptus:eucalyptus:1.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:eucalyptus:eucalyptus:1.6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:eucalyptus:eucalyptus:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:eucalyptus:eucalyptus:2.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:eucalyptus:eucalyptus:2.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:eucalyptus:eucalyptus:2.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:eucalyptus:eucalyptus:2.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:eucalyptus:eucalyptus:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:eucalyptus:eucalyptus:3.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:eucalyptus:eucalyptus:3.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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