How severe is CVE-2012-4430?

CVE-2012-4430 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-4430 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-4430?

CVE-2012-4430 primarily affects Bacula. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4430?

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

When was CVE-2012-4430 published?

CVE-2012-4430 was published on 2012-10-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-4430

CVE-2012-4430 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Bacula 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: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Bacula
Published: 2012-10-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The dump_resource function in dird/dird_conf.c in Bacula before 5.2.11 does not properly enforce ACL rules, which allows remote authenticated users to obtain resource dump information via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-4430?: The dump_resource function in dird/dird_conf.c in Bacula before 5.2.11 does not properly enforce ACL rules, which allows remote authenticated users to obtain resource dump information via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2012-4430?: CVE-2012-4430 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-4430 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-4430?: CVE-2012-4430 primarily affects Bacula. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4430?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-4430 published?: CVE-2012-4430 was published on 2012-10-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:bacula:bacula:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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