How severe is CVE-2012-6298?

CVE-2012-6298 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2012-6298 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-6298?

CVE-2012-6298 primarily affects Ca Identityminder. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-6298?

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-2012-6298 published?

CVE-2012-6298 was published on 2012-12-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-6298

CVE-2012-6298 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ca Identityminder 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: 3% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ca Identityminder
Published: 2012-12-26
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in CA IdentityMinder r12.0 through CR16, r12.5 before SP15, and r12.6 GA allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands or modify data via unknown vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-6298?: Unspecified vulnerability in CA IdentityMinder r12.0 through CR16, r12.5 before SP15, and r12.6 GA allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands or modify data via unknown vectors.
How severe is CVE-2012-6298?: CVE-2012-6298 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2012-6298 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-6298?: CVE-2012-6298 primarily affects Ca Identityminder. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-6298?: 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-2012-6298 published?: CVE-2012-6298 was published on 2012-12-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

https://support.ca.com/irj/portal/anonymous/phpsupcontent?contentID=%7BFBA53B61-3A68-4506-9876-F845F6DD8A93%7D

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:ca:identityminder:*:cr16:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ca:identityminder:r12.5:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ca:identityminder:r12.5:sp14:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ca:identityminder:r12.6:ga:*:*:*:*:*:*

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