CVE-2012-5624

CVE-2012-5624 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Digia Qt 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-200.

Key facts

Description

The XMLHttpRequest object in Qt before 4.8.4 enables http redirection to the file scheme, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to force the read of arbitrary local files and possibly obtain sensitive information via a file: URL to a QML application.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-5624?
The XMLHttpRequest object in Qt before 4.8.4 enables http redirection to the file scheme, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to force the read of arbitrary local files and possibly obtain sensitive information via a file: URL to a QML application.
How severe is CVE-2012-5624?
CVE-2012-5624 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-5624 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-5624?
CVE-2012-5624 primarily affects Digia Qt. In total, 64 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5624?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-5624 published?
CVE-2012-5624 was published on 2013-02-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (64)

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