How severe is CVE-2012-5173?

CVE-2012-5173 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-5173 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-5173?

CVE-2012-5173 primarily affects Bigace. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-5173?

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

When was CVE-2012-5173 published?

CVE-2012-5173 was published on 2012-11-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-5173

CVE-2012-5173 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Bigace 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.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Bigace
Published: 2012-11-23
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Session fixation vulnerability in BIGACE before 2.7.8 allows remote attackers to hijack web sessions via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-5173?: Session fixation vulnerability in BIGACE before 2.7.8 allows remote attackers to hijack web sessions via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2012-5173?: CVE-2012-5173 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-5173 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-5173?: CVE-2012-5173 primarily affects Bigace. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5173?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-5173 published?: CVE-2012-5173 was published on 2012-11-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:bigace:bigace:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bigace:bigace:2.7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bigace:bigace:2.7.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bigace:bigace:2.7.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bigace:bigace:2.7.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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