How severe is CVE-2012-5520?

CVE-2012-5520 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2012-5520 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-2012-5520?

CVE-2012-5520 primarily affects Openvas Openvas Manager. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-5520?

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

When was CVE-2012-5520 published?

CVE-2012-5520 was published on 2012-11-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-5520

CVE-2012-5520 is a high-severity vulnerability in Openvas Openvas Manager with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Openvas Openvas Manager
Published: 2012-11-26
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The send_to_sourcefire function in manage_sql.c in OpenVAS Manager 3.x before 3.0.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via the (1) IP address or (2) port number field in an OMP request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-5520?: The send_to_sourcefire function in manage_sql.c in OpenVAS Manager 3.x before 3.0.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via the (1) IP address or (2) port number field in an OMP request.
How severe is CVE-2012-5520?: CVE-2012-5520 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2012-5520 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-2012-5520?: CVE-2012-5520 primarily affects Openvas Openvas Manager. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5520?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2012-5520 published?: CVE-2012-5520 was published on 2012-11-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (13)

cpe:2.3:a:openvas:openvas_manager:3.0:beta1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openvas:openvas_manager:3.0:beta2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openvas:openvas_manager:3.0:beta3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openvas:openvas_manager:3.0:beta4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openvas:openvas_manager:3.0:beta5:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openvas:openvas_manager:3.0:beta6:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openvas:openvas_manager:3.0:beta7:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openvas:openvas_manager:3.0:beta8:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openvas:openvas_manager:3.0:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openvas:openvas_manager:3.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openvas:openvas_manager:3.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openvas:openvas_manager:3.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openvas:openvas_manager:3.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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