How severe is CVE-2012-6116?

CVE-2012-6116 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2012-6116 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-6116?

CVE-2012-6116 primarily affects Katello. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-6116?

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

When was CVE-2012-6116 published?

CVE-2012-6116 was published on 2013-03-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-6116

CVE-2012-6116 is a low-severity vulnerability in Katello with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (14th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Katello
Published: 2013-03-01
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

modules/certs/manifests/config.pp in katello-configure before 1.3.3.pulpv2 in Katello uses weak permissions (666) for the Candlepin bootstrap RPM, which allows local users to modify the Candlepin CA certificate by writing to this file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-6116?: modules/certs/manifests/config.pp in katello-configure before 1.3.3.pulpv2 in Katello uses weak permissions (666) for the Candlepin bootstrap RPM, which allows local users to modify the Candlepin CA certificate by writing to this file.
How severe is CVE-2012-6116?: CVE-2012-6116 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2012-6116 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-6116?: CVE-2012-6116 primarily affects Katello. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-6116?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-6116 published?: CVE-2012-6116 was published on 2013-03-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:katello:katello:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:katello:katello-configure:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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