How severe is CVE-2012-4952?

CVE-2012-4952 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-4952 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-4952?

CVE-2012-4952 affects Dentrix G5. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4952?

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

When was CVE-2012-4952 published?

CVE-2012-4952 was published on 2013-05-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-4952

CVE-2012-4952 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dentrix G5 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-255.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-255
Affected product: Dentrix G5
Published: 2013-05-01
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Henry Schein Dentrix G5 before 15.1.294 has a single internal-database password that is shared across different customers' installations, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information about patients by leveraging knowledge of this password from another installation.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-4952?: Henry Schein Dentrix G5 before 15.1.294 has a single internal-database password that is shared across different customers' installations, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information about patients by leveraging knowledge of this password from another installation.
How severe is CVE-2012-4952?: CVE-2012-4952 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-4952 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-4952?: CVE-2012-4952 affects Dentrix G5. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4952?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-4952 published?: CVE-2012-4952 was published on 2013-05-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:dentrix:g5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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