CVE-2012-4734

CVE-2012-4734 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Bestpractical Rt with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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

Description

Request Tracker (RT) 3.8.x before 3.8.15 and 4.0.x before 4.0.8 allows remote attackers to conduct a "confused deputy" attack to bypass the CSRF warning protection mechanism and cause victims to "modify arbitrary state" via unknown vectors related to a crafted link.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-4734?
Request Tracker (RT) 3.8.x before 3.8.15 and 4.0.x before 4.0.8 allows remote attackers to conduct a "confused deputy" attack to bypass the CSRF warning protection mechanism and cause victims to "modify arbitrary state" via unknown vectors related to a crafted link.
How severe is CVE-2012-4734?
CVE-2012-4734 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-4734 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-2012-4734?
CVE-2012-4734 primarily affects Bestpractical Rt. In total, 67 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4734?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-4734 published?
CVE-2012-4734 was published on 2012-11-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (67)

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