How severe is CVE-2012-5648?

CVE-2012-5648 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2012-5648 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-5648?

CVE-2012-5648 primarily affects Theforeman Foreman. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-5648?

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-2012-5648 published?

CVE-2012-5648 was published on 2014-04-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-5648

CVE-2012-5648 is a high-severity vulnerability in Theforeman Foreman 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-89.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Theforeman Foreman
Published: 2014-04-04
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in Foreman before 1.0.2 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via unspecified parameters to (1) app/models/hostext/search.rb or (2) app/models/puppetclass.rb, related to the search mechanism.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-5648?: Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in Foreman before 1.0.2 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via unspecified parameters to (1) app/models/hostext/search.rb or (2) app/models/puppetclass.rb, related to the search mechanism.
How severe is CVE-2012-5648?: CVE-2012-5648 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2012-5648 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-5648?: CVE-2012-5648 primarily affects Theforeman Foreman. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5648?: 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-2012-5648 published?: CVE-2012-5648 was published on 2014-04-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

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cpe:2.3:a:theforeman:foreman:0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:theforeman:foreman:0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:theforeman:foreman:0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:theforeman:foreman:0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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