How severe is CVE-2012-4842?

CVE-2012-4842 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-4842 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-4842?

CVE-2012-4842 primarily affects Ibm Lotus Domino. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4842?

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

When was CVE-2012-4842 published?

CVE-2012-4842 was published on 2013-02-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-4842

CVE-2012-4842 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Lotus Domino 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-399.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-399
Affected product: Ibm Lotus Domino
Published: 2013-02-27
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Open redirect vulnerability in the web server in IBM Lotus Domino 8.5.x through 8.5.3 allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-4842?: Open redirect vulnerability in the web server in IBM Lotus Domino 8.5.x through 8.5.3 allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2012-4842?: CVE-2012-4842 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-4842 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-4842?: CVE-2012-4842 primarily affects Ibm Lotus Domino. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4842?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-4842 published?: CVE-2012-4842 was published on 2013-02-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (14)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_domino:8.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_domino:8.5.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_domino:8.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_domino:8.5.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_domino:8.5.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_domino:8.5.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_domino:8.5.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_domino:8.5.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_domino:8.5.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_domino:8.5.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_domino:8.5.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_domino:8.5.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_domino:8.5.2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_domino:8.5.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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