CVE-2012-5003
CVE-2012-5003 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Nomachine Nx Web Companion with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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-287.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-287
- Affected product: Nomachine Nx Web Companion
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
nxapplet.jar in No Machine NX Web Companion 3.x and earlier does not properly verify the authenticity of updates, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted (1) SiteUrl or (2) RedirectUrl parameter that points to a Trojan Horse client.zip update file.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2012-5003?
- nxapplet.jar in No Machine NX Web Companion 3.x and earlier does not properly verify the authenticity of updates, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted (1) SiteUrl or (2) RedirectUrl parameter that points to a Trojan Horse client.zip update file.
- How severe is CVE-2012-5003?
- CVE-2012-5003 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2012-5003 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2012-5003?
- CVE-2012-5003 primarily affects Nomachine Nx Web Companion. In total, 18 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2012-5003?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2012-5003 published?
- CVE-2012-5003 was published on 2012-09-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2012-01/0161.html
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2012-01/0466.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/47685
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/72712
Affected products (18)
- cpe:2.3:a:nomachine:nx_web_companion:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:nomachine:nx_web_companion:1.5.0:beta2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:nomachine:nx_web_companion:1.5.0:beta3:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:nomachine:nx_web_companion:2.0.0-1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:nomachine:nx_web_companion:2.1.0-1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:nomachine:nx_web_companion:3.0.0-1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:nomachine:nx_web_companion:3.0.0-2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:nomachine:nx_web_companion:3.0.0-3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:nomachine:nx_web_companion:3.0.0-4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:nomachine:nx_web_companion:3.0.0-5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:nomachine:nx_web_companion:3.1.0-1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:nomachine:nx_web_companion:3.2.0-1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:nomachine:nx_web_companion:3.3.0-1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:nomachine:nx_web_companion:3.3.0-2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:nomachine:nx_web_companion:3.4.0-1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:nomachine:nx_web_companion:3.4.0-2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:nomachine:nx_web_companion:3.4.0-3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:nomachine:nx_web_companion:3.5.0-1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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