CVE-2012-4573

CVE-2012-4573 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Openstack Essex with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.5. 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

Description

The v1 API in OpenStack Glance Grizzly, Folsom (2012.2), and Essex (2012.1) allows remote authenticated users to delete arbitrary non-protected images via an image deletion request, a different vulnerability than CVE-2012-5482.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-4573?
The v1 API in OpenStack Glance Grizzly, Folsom (2012.2), and Essex (2012.1) allows remote authenticated users to delete arbitrary non-protected images via an image deletion request, a different vulnerability than CVE-2012-5482.
How severe is CVE-2012-4573?
CVE-2012-4573 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.5, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-4573 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-4573?
CVE-2012-4573 primarily affects Openstack Essex. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4573?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-4573 published?
CVE-2012-4573 was published on 2012-11-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

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