How severe is CVE-2012-5631?

CVE-2012-5631 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2012-5631 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-5631?

CVE-2012-5631 affects Freeipa. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-5631?

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-2012-5631 published?

CVE-2012-5631 was published on 2019-11-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-5631

CVE-2012-5631 is a high-severity vulnerability in Freeipa with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-565.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-565
Affected product: Freeipa
Published: 2019-11-25
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

ipa 3.0 does not properly check server identity before sending credential containing cookies

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-5631?: ipa 3.0 does not properly check server identity before sending credential containing cookies
How severe is CVE-2012-5631?: CVE-2012-5631 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2012-5631 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-5631?: CVE-2012-5631 affects Freeipa. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5631?: 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-2012-5631 published?: CVE-2012-5631 was published on 2019-11-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:freeipa:freeipa:3.0.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*

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