How severe is CVE-2024-12862?

CVE-2024-12862 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.5, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2024-12862 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-12862?

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

Does CVE-2024-12862 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-12862 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-12377.

When was CVE-2024-12862 published?

CVE-2024-12862 was published on 2025-04-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-12862

CVE-2024-12862 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.5. 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-863.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 4.0 base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (15th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-12377
Weakness: CWE-863
Published: 2025-04-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Incorrect Authorization vulnerability in the OpenText Content Server REST API on Windows, Linux allows users without the appropriate permissions to remove external collaborators.This issue affects Content Server: 20.2-24.4.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-12862?: Incorrect Authorization vulnerability in the OpenText Content Server REST API on Windows, Linux allows users without the appropriate permissions to remove external collaborators.This issue affects Content Server: 20.2-24.4.
How severe is CVE-2024-12862?: CVE-2024-12862 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.5, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2024-12862 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-12862?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-12862 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-12862 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-12377.
When was CVE-2024-12862 published?: CVE-2024-12862 was published on 2025-04-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.opentext.com/csm?id=ot_kb_unauthenticated&sysparm_article=KB0839115

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