How severe is CVE-2012-6493?

CVE-2012-6493 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-6493 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-6493?

CVE-2012-6493 primarily affects Rapid7 Nexpose. In total, 15 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-6493?

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

When was CVE-2012-6493 published?

CVE-2012-6493 was published on 2014-02-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-6493

CVE-2012-6493 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Rapid7 Nexpose with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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-352.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-352
Affected product: Rapid7 Nexpose
Published: 2014-02-04
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Rapid7 Nexpose Security Console before 5.5.4 allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of unspecified victims for requests that delete scan data and sites via a request to data/site/delete.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-6493?: Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Rapid7 Nexpose Security Console before 5.5.4 allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of unspecified victims for requests that delete scan data and sites via a request to data/site/delete.
How severe is CVE-2012-6493?: CVE-2012-6493 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-6493 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-6493?: CVE-2012-6493 primarily affects Rapid7 Nexpose. In total, 15 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-6493?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-6493 published?: CVE-2012-6493 was published on 2014-02-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (15)

cpe:2.3:a:rapid7:nexpose:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rapid7:nexpose:5.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rapid7:nexpose:5.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rapid7:nexpose:5.4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rapid7:nexpose:5.4.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rapid7:nexpose:5.4.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rapid7:nexpose:5.4.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rapid7:nexpose:5.4.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rapid7:nexpose:5.4.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rapid7:nexpose:5.4.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rapid7:nexpose:5.4.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rapid7:nexpose:5.4.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rapid7:nexpose:5.4.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rapid7:nexpose:5.4.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rapid7:nexpose:5.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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