How severe is CVE-2012-4899?

CVE-2012-4899 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2012-4899 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-4899?

CVE-2012-4899 primarily affects Wellintech Kingview. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4899?

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

When was CVE-2012-4899 published?

CVE-2012-4899 was published on 2012-10-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-4899

CVE-2012-4899 is a low-severity vulnerability in Wellintech Kingview with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. 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-310.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (24th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-310
Affected product: Wellintech Kingview
Published: 2012-10-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

WellinTech KingView 6.5.3 and earlier uses a weak password-hashing algorithm, which makes it easier for local users to discover credentials by reading an unspecified file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-4899?: WellinTech KingView 6.5.3 and earlier uses a weak password-hashing algorithm, which makes it easier for local users to discover credentials by reading an unspecified file.
How severe is CVE-2012-4899?: CVE-2012-4899 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2012-4899 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-4899?: CVE-2012-4899 primarily affects Wellintech Kingview. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4899?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-4899 published?: CVE-2012-4899 was published on 2012-10-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:wellintech:kingview:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wellintech:kingview:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wellintech:kingview:6.5.30.2010.18018:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wellintech:kingview:6.52:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wellintech:kingview:65.30.2010.18018:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wellintech:kingview:65.30.17249:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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