How severe is CVE-2012-5930?

CVE-2012-5930 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-5930 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-5930?

CVE-2012-5930 primarily affects Microfocus Privileged User Manager. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-5930?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2012-5930 published?

CVE-2012-5930 was published on 2012-12-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-5930

CVE-2012-5930 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microfocus Privileged User Manager with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Microfocus Privileged User Manager
Published: 2012-12-24
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The pa_modify_accounts function in auth.dll in unifid.exe in NetIQ Privileged User Manager 2.3.x before 2.3.1 HF2 does not require authentication for the modifyAccounts method, which allows remote attackers to change the passwords of administrative accounts via a crafted application/x-amf request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-5930?: The pa_modify_accounts function in auth.dll in unifid.exe in NetIQ Privileged User Manager 2.3.x before 2.3.1 HF2 does not require authentication for the modifyAccounts method, which allows remote attackers to change the passwords of administrative accounts via a crafted application/x-amf request.
How severe is CVE-2012-5930?: CVE-2012-5930 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-5930 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-5930?: CVE-2012-5930 primarily affects Microfocus Privileged User Manager. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5930?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-5930 published?: CVE-2012-5930 was published on 2012-12-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:privileged_user_manager:2.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:privileged_user_manager:2.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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