How severe is CVE-2012-6120?

CVE-2012-6120 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2012-6120 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-6120?

CVE-2012-6120 primarily affects Redhat Openstack Essex. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-6120?

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

When was CVE-2012-6120 published?

CVE-2012-6120 was published on 2013-04-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-6120

CVE-2012-6120 is a low-severity vulnerability in Redhat Openstack Essex 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% (31st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Redhat Openstack Essex
Published: 2013-04-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Red Hat OpenStack Essex and Folsom creates the /var/log/puppet directory with world-readable permissions, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information such as Puppet log files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-6120?: Red Hat OpenStack Essex and Folsom creates the /var/log/puppet directory with world-readable permissions, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information such as Puppet log files.
How severe is CVE-2012-6120?: CVE-2012-6120 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2012-6120 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-6120?: CVE-2012-6120 primarily affects Redhat Openstack Essex. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-6120?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-6120 published?: CVE-2012-6120 was published on 2013-04-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0710.html

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:redhat:openstack_essex:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:openstack_folsom:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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