CVE-2018-12472
CVE-2018-12472 is a high-severity vulnerability in Suse Subscription Management Tool with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. 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-287.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
- CVSS v2: 6.4
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-287
- Affected product: Suse Subscription Management Tool
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A improper authentication using the HOST header in SUSE Linux SMT allows remote attackers to spoof a sibling server. Affected releases are SUSE Linux SMT: versions prior to 3.0.37.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-12472?
- A improper authentication using the HOST header in SUSE Linux SMT allows remote attackers to spoof a sibling server. Affected releases are SUSE Linux SMT: versions prior to 3.0.37.
- How severe is CVE-2018-12472?
- CVE-2018-12472 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
- Is CVE-2018-12472 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-12472?
- CVE-2018-12472 affects Suse Subscription Management Tool. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-12472?
- 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-2018-12472 published?
- CVE-2018-12472 was published on 2018-10-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:suse:subscription_management_tool:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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