How severe is CVE-2012-5895?

CVE-2012-5895 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2012-5895 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-5895?

CVE-2012-5895 primarily affects Irods. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-5895?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2012-5895 published?

CVE-2012-5895 was published on 2012-11-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-5895

CVE-2012-5895 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Irods with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Irods
Published: 2012-11-17
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in iRODS before 3.1 have unknown impact and attack vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-5895?: Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in iRODS before 3.1 have unknown impact and attack vectors.
How severe is CVE-2012-5895?: CVE-2012-5895 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2012-5895 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-5895?: CVE-2012-5895 primarily affects Irods. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5895?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2012-5895 published?: CVE-2012-5895 was published on 2012-11-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:irods:irods:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:irods:irods:2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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