How severe is CVE-2018-12466?

CVE-2018-12466 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2018-12466 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-12466?

CVE-2018-12466 affects Opensuse Open Build Service. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-12466?

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

When was CVE-2018-12466 published?

CVE-2018-12466 was published on 2018-08-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-12466

CVE-2018-12466 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Opensuse Open Build Service with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4. 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-732.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.4)
CVSS v2: 5.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-732
Affected product: Opensuse Open Build Service
Published: 2018-08-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

openSUSE openbuildservice before 9.2.4 allowed authenticated users to delete packages on specific projects with project links.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-12466?: openSUSE openbuildservice before 9.2.4 allowed authenticated users to delete packages on specific projects with project links.
How severe is CVE-2018-12466?: CVE-2018-12466 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-12466 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-12466?: CVE-2018-12466 affects Opensuse Open Build Service. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-12466?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-12466 published?: CVE-2018-12466 was published on 2018-08-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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