How severe is CVE-2012-5578?

CVE-2012-5578 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2012-5578 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-5578?

CVE-2012-5578 affects Python Keyring. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-5578?

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

When was CVE-2012-5578 published?

CVE-2012-5578 was published on 2019-11-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-5578

CVE-2012-5578 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Python Keyring with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2. 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-276.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.2)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (36th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-276
Affected product: Python Keyring
Published: 2019-11-25
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Python keyring has insecure permissions on new databases allowing world-readable files to be created

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-5578?: Python keyring has insecure permissions on new databases allowing world-readable files to be created
How severe is CVE-2012-5578?: CVE-2012-5578 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2012-5578 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-5578?: CVE-2012-5578 affects Python Keyring. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5578?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-5578 published?: CVE-2012-5578 was published on 2019-11-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:python:keyring:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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