CVE-2012-5507

CVE-2012-5507 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Zope with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. 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-362.

Key facts

Description

AccessControl/AuthEncoding.py in Zope before 2.13.19, as used in Plone before 4.2.3 and 4.3 before beta 1, allows remote attackers to obtain passwords via vectors involving timing discrepancies in password validation.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-5507?
AccessControl/AuthEncoding.py in Zope before 2.13.19, as used in Plone before 4.2.3 and 4.3 before beta 1, allows remote attackers to obtain passwords via vectors involving timing discrepancies in password validation.
How severe is CVE-2012-5507?
CVE-2012-5507 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-5507 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-5507?
CVE-2012-5507 primarily affects Zope. In total, 99 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5507?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-5507 published?
CVE-2012-5507 was published on 2014-09-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (99)

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