CVE-2012-1472: vmware vcenter_chargeback_manager Improper Input Validation
CVSS: 6.4v2.0MediumModified
Published 13-03-2012Last modified 16-09-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2012-1472 is a medium (CVSS 6.4) Improper Input Validation vulnerability in vmware vcenter_chargeback_manager. EPSS estimates a 1.93% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 79.6% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
6.4/10
010
Medium · v2.0 (NVD)EPSS score
1.93%
0%100%
Low · +0.02 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 13-03-2012PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 16-09-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
VMware vCenter Chargeback Manager (aka CBM) before 2.0.1 does not properly handle XML API requests, which allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files or cause a denial of service via unspecified vectors.
CVSS metrics
1 score · 1 source · 1 versionMedium 6.4Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
1.93%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
80%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.02 pp
From 1.91% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score1.93%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Vmware1 product
- vcenter_chargeback_manager≤ 2.0.0 | 1.6.2
1 vendor · 1 product
References
1 links- www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2012-0002.htmlX Refsource CONFIRM