How severe is CVE-2012-5646?

CVE-2012-5646 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2012-5646 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-5646?

CVE-2012-5646 primarily affects Redhat Openshift. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-5646?

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-2012-5646 published?

CVE-2012-5646 was published on 2013-02-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-5646

CVE-2012-5646 is a high-severity vulnerability in Redhat Openshift with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Redhat Openshift
Published: 2013-02-24
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

node-util/www/html/restorer.php in the Red Hat OpenShift Origin before 1.0.5-3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted uuid in the PATH_INFO.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-5646?: node-util/www/html/restorer.php in the Red Hat OpenShift Origin before 1.0.5-3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted uuid in the PATH_INFO.
How severe is CVE-2012-5646?: CVE-2012-5646 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2012-5646 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-5646?: CVE-2012-5646 primarily affects Redhat Openshift. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5646?: 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-2012-5646 published?: CVE-2012-5646 was published on 2013-02-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:redhat:openshift:1.0:-:enterprise:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:openshift_origin:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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