How severe is CVE-2012-5390?

CVE-2012-5390 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2012-5390 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-5390?

CVE-2012-5390 primarily affects Condor Project Condor. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-5390?

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

When was CVE-2012-5390 published?

CVE-2012-5390 was published on 2014-06-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-5390

CVE-2012-5390 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Condor Project Condor with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Condor Project Condor
Published: 2014-06-06
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The standard universe shadow (condor_shadow.std) component in Condor 7.7.3 through 7.7.6, 7.8.0 before 7.8.5, and 7.9.0 does no properly check privileges, which allows remote attackers to gain privileges via a crafted standard universe job.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-5390?: The standard universe shadow (condor_shadow.std) component in Condor 7.7.3 through 7.7.6, 7.8.0 before 7.8.5, and 7.9.0 does no properly check privileges, which allows remote attackers to gain privileges via a crafted standard universe job.
How severe is CVE-2012-5390?: CVE-2012-5390 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2012-5390 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-5390?: CVE-2012-5390 primarily affects Condor Project Condor. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5390?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2012-5390 published?: CVE-2012-5390 was published on 2014-06-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (10)

cpe:2.3:a:condor_project:condor:7.9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:condor_project:condor:7.8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:condor_project:condor:7.8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:condor_project:condor:7.8.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:condor_project:condor:7.8.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:condor_project:condor:7.8.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:condor_project:condor:7.7.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:condor_project:condor:7.7.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:condor_project:condor:7.7.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:condor_project:condor:7.7.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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