How severe is CVE-2012-6079?

CVE-2012-6079 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2012-6079 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-2012-6079?

CVE-2012-6079 affects Boldgrid W3 Total Cache. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-6079?

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-2012-6079 published?

CVE-2012-6079 was published on 2019-11-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-6079

CVE-2012-6079 is a high-severity vulnerability in Boldgrid W3 Total Cache with a CVSS 3.x 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Boldgrid W3 Total Cache
Published: 2019-11-22
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

W3 Total Cache before 0.9.2.5 exposes sensitive cached database information which allows remote attackers to download this information via their hash keys.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-6079?: W3 Total Cache before 0.9.2.5 exposes sensitive cached database information which allows remote attackers to download this information via their hash keys.
How severe is CVE-2012-6079?: CVE-2012-6079 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2012-6079 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-2012-6079?: CVE-2012-6079 affects Boldgrid W3 Total Cache. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-6079?: 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-2012-6079 published?: CVE-2012-6079 was published on 2019-11-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:boldgrid:w3_total_cache:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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