CVE-2012-5477
CVE-2012-5477 is a low-severity vulnerability in Theforeman Foreman with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6. 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: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 3.6)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (25th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-264
- Affected product: Theforeman Foreman
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The smart proxy in Foreman before 1.1 uses a umask set to 0, which allows local users to modify files created by the daemon via unspecified vectors.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2012-5477?
- The smart proxy in Foreman before 1.1 uses a umask set to 0, which allows local users to modify files created by the daemon via unspecified vectors.
- How severe is CVE-2012-5477?
- CVE-2012-5477 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6, rated low severity.
- Is CVE-2012-5477 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2012-5477?
- CVE-2012-5477 affects Theforeman Foreman. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2012-5477?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2012-5477 published?
- CVE-2012-5477 was published on 2014-05-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:theforeman:foreman:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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