CVE-2012-4511

CVE-2012-4511 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gnome Libsocialweb 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

Description

services/flickr/flickr.c in libsocialweb before 0.25.21 automatically connects to Flickr when no Flickr account is set, which might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a man-in-the-middle (MITM) attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-4511?
services/flickr/flickr.c in libsocialweb before 0.25.21 automatically connects to Flickr when no Flickr account is set, which might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a man-in-the-middle (MITM) attack.
How severe is CVE-2012-4511?
CVE-2012-4511 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-4511 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-4511?
CVE-2012-4511 primarily affects Gnome Libsocialweb. In total, 21 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4511?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-4511 published?
CVE-2012-4511 was published on 2012-10-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (21)

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