How severe is CVE-2012-6581?

CVE-2012-6581 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-6581 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-6581?

CVE-2012-6581 primarily affects Bestpractical Request Tracker. In total, 17 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-6581?

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

When was CVE-2012-6581 published?

CVE-2012-6581 was published on 2013-07-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-6581

CVE-2012-6581 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Bestpractical Request Tracker with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. 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: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (64th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Bestpractical Request Tracker
Published: 2013-07-24
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Best Practical Solutions RT 3.8.x before 3.8.15 and 4.0.x before 4.0.8, when GnuPG is enabled, allows remote attackers to bypass intended restrictions on reading keys in the product's keyring, and trigger outbound e-mail messages signed by an arbitrary stored secret key, by leveraging a UI e-mail signing privilege.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-6581?: Best Practical Solutions RT 3.8.x before 3.8.15 and 4.0.x before 4.0.8, when GnuPG is enabled, allows remote attackers to bypass intended restrictions on reading keys in the product's keyring, and trigger outbound e-mail messages signed by an arbitrary stored secret key, by leveraging a UI e-mail signing privilege.
How severe is CVE-2012-6581?: CVE-2012-6581 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-6581 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-6581?: CVE-2012-6581 primarily affects Bestpractical Request Tracker. In total, 17 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-6581?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-6581 published?: CVE-2012-6581 was published on 2013-07-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://lists.bestpractical.com/pipermail/rt-announce/2012-October/000212.html

Affected products (17)

cpe:2.3:a:bestpractical:request_tracker:3.8.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bestpractical:request_tracker:3.8.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bestpractical:request_tracker:3.8.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bestpractical:request_tracker:3.8.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bestpractical:request_tracker:3.8.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bestpractical:request_tracker:3.8.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bestpractical:request_tracker:3.8.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bestpractical:request_tracker:3.8.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bestpractical:request_tracker:3.8.14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bestpractical:request_tracker:4.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bestpractical:request_tracker:4.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bestpractical:request_tracker:4.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bestpractical:request_tracker:4.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bestpractical:request_tracker:4.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bestpractical:request_tracker:4.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bestpractical:request_tracker:4.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bestpractical:request_tracker:4.0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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