How severe is CVE-2012-5561?

CVE-2012-5561 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2012-5561 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-5561?

CVE-2012-5561 affects Katello. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-5561?

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

When was CVE-2012-5561 published?

CVE-2012-5561 was published on 2013-03-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-5561

CVE-2012-5561 is a low-severity vulnerability in Katello with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Katello
Published: 2013-03-01
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

script/katello-generate-passphrase in Katello 1.1 uses world-readable permissions for /etc/katello/secure/passphrase, which allows local users to obtain the passphrase by reading the file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-5561?: script/katello-generate-passphrase in Katello 1.1 uses world-readable permissions for /etc/katello/secure/passphrase, which allows local users to obtain the passphrase by reading the file.
How severe is CVE-2012-5561?: CVE-2012-5561 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2012-5561 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-5561?: CVE-2012-5561 affects Katello. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5561?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-5561 published?: CVE-2012-5561 was published on 2013-03-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:katello:katello:1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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