How severe is CVE-2012-4404?

CVE-2012-4404 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-4404 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-4404?

CVE-2012-4404 primarily affects Moinmo Moinmoin. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4404?

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

When was CVE-2012-4404 published?

CVE-2012-4404 was published on 2012-09-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-4404

CVE-2012-4404 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Moinmo Moinmoin with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.0. 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 6.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Moinmo Moinmoin
Published: 2012-09-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

security/__init__.py in MoinMoin 1.9 through 1.9.4 does not properly handle group names that contain virtual group names such as "All," "Known," or "Trusted," which allows remote authenticated users with virtual group membership to be treated as a member of the group.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-4404?: security/__init__.py in MoinMoin 1.9 through 1.9.4 does not properly handle group names that contain virtual group names such as "All," "Known," or "Trusted," which allows remote authenticated users with virtual group membership to be treated as a member of the group.
How severe is CVE-2012-4404?: CVE-2012-4404 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-4404 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-4404?: CVE-2012-4404 primarily affects Moinmo Moinmoin. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4404?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-4404 published?: CVE-2012-4404 was published on 2012-09-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:moinmo:moinmoin:1.9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:moinmo:moinmoin:1.9.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:moinmo:moinmoin:1.9.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:moinmo:moinmoin:1.9.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:moinmo:moinmoin:1.9.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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