How severe is CVE-2012-5562?

CVE-2012-5562 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2012-5562 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-5562?

CVE-2012-5562 affects Redhat Satellite. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-5562?

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-2012-5562 published?

CVE-2012-5562 was published on 2019-12-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-5562

CVE-2012-5562 is a high-severity vulnerability in Redhat Satellite with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6. 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-319.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.6)
CVSS v2: 3.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (59th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-319
Affected product: Redhat Satellite
Published: 2019-12-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

A flaw was found in rhn-proxy. This vulnerability may allow the rhn-proxy to transmit user credentials in clear-text when it accesses RHN Satellite. This could lead to information disclosure, where sensitive authentication details are exposed to unauthorized parties.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-5562?: A flaw was found in rhn-proxy. This vulnerability may allow the rhn-proxy to transmit user credentials in clear-text when it accesses RHN Satellite. This could lead to information disclosure, where sensitive authentication details are exposed to unauthorized parties.
How severe is CVE-2012-5562?: CVE-2012-5562 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2012-5562 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-5562?: CVE-2012-5562 affects Redhat Satellite. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5562?: 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-2012-5562 published?: CVE-2012-5562 was published on 2019-12-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:redhat:satellite:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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