How severe is CVE-2012-4741?

CVE-2012-4741 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-4741 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-4741?

CVE-2012-4741 affects Packetfence. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4741?

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

When was CVE-2012-4741 published?

CVE-2012-4741 was published on 2012-08-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-4741

CVE-2012-4741 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Packetfence 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (71st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Packetfence
Published: 2012-08-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The RADIUS extension in PacketFence before 3.3.0 uses a different user name than is used for authentication for users with custom VLAN assignment extensions, which allows remote attackers to spoof user identities via the User-Name RADIUS attribute.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-4741?: The RADIUS extension in PacketFence before 3.3.0 uses a different user name than is used for authentication for users with custom VLAN assignment extensions, which allows remote attackers to spoof user identities via the User-Name RADIUS attribute.
How severe is CVE-2012-4741?: CVE-2012-4741 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-4741 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-4741?: CVE-2012-4741 affects Packetfence. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4741?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-4741 published?: CVE-2012-4741 was published on 2012-08-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:packetfence:packetfence:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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