How severe is CVE-2017-12191?

CVE-2017-12191 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2017-12191 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-12191?

CVE-2017-12191 affects Redhat Cloudforms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-12191?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2017-12191 published?

CVE-2017-12191 was published on 2018-02-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-12191

CVE-2017-12191 is a high-severity vulnerability in Redhat Cloudforms with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4. 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.4)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Redhat Cloudforms
Published: 2018-02-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A flaw was found in the CloudForms account configuration when using VMware. By default, a shared account is used that has privileged access to VMRC (VMWare Remote Console) functions that may not be appropriate for users of CloudForms (and thus this account). An attacker could use this vulnerability to view and make changes to settings in the VMRC and virtual machines controlled by it that they should not have access to.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-12191?: A flaw was found in the CloudForms account configuration when using VMware. By default, a shared account is used that has privileged access to VMRC (VMWare Remote Console) functions that may not be appropriate for users of CloudForms (and thus this account). An attacker could use this vulnerability to view and make changes to settings in the VMRC and virtual machines controlled by it that they should not have access to.
How severe is CVE-2017-12191?: CVE-2017-12191 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2017-12191 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-12191?: CVE-2017-12191 affects Redhat Cloudforms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-12191?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-12191 published?: CVE-2017-12191 was published on 2018-02-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:redhat:cloudforms:4.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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