CVE-2012-4457

CVE-2012-4457 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Openstack Keystone 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-287.

Key facts

Description

OpenStack Keystone Essex before 2012.1.2 and Folsom before folsom-3 does not properly handle authorization tokens for disabled tenants, which allows remote authenticated users to access the tenant's resources by requesting a token for the tenant.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-4457?
OpenStack Keystone Essex before 2012.1.2 and Folsom before folsom-3 does not properly handle authorization tokens for disabled tenants, which allows remote authenticated users to access the tenant's resources by requesting a token for the tenant.
How severe is CVE-2012-4457?
CVE-2012-4457 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-4457 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-4457?
CVE-2012-4457 primarily affects Openstack Keystone. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4457?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-4457 published?
CVE-2012-4457 was published on 2012-10-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

More vulnerabilities in Openstack Keystone

All CVEs affecting Openstack Keystone →

Other CWE-287 (Improper Authentication) vulnerabilities

Browse all CWE-287 (Improper Authentication) vulnerabilities →