How severe is CVE-2012-4933?

CVE-2012-4933 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2012-4933 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 44% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-4933?

CVE-2012-4933 affects Novell Zenworks Asset Management. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4933?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2012-4933 published?

CVE-2012-4933 was published on 2012-10-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-4933

CVE-2012-4933 is a high-severity vulnerability in Novell Zenworks Asset Management with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 44% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-255.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 44% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-255
Affected product: Novell Zenworks Asset Management
Published: 2012-10-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The rtrlet web application in the Web Console in Novell ZENworks Asset Management (ZAM) 7.5 uses a hard-coded username of Ivanhoe and a hard-coded password of Scott for the (1) GetFile_Password and (2) GetConfigInfo_Password operations, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a crafted rtrlet/rtr request for the HandleMaintenanceCalls function.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-4933?: The rtrlet web application in the Web Console in Novell ZENworks Asset Management (ZAM) 7.5 uses a hard-coded username of Ivanhoe and a hard-coded password of Scott for the (1) GetFile_Password and (2) GetConfigInfo_Password operations, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a crafted rtrlet/rtr request for the HandleMaintenanceCalls function.
How severe is CVE-2012-4933?: CVE-2012-4933 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2012-4933 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 44% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-4933?: CVE-2012-4933 affects Novell Zenworks Asset Management. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4933?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2012-4933 published?: CVE-2012-4933 was published on 2012-10-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:novell:zenworks_asset_management:7.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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