CVE-2012-6494 json
Rapid7 Nexpose before 5.5.4 contains a session hijacking vulnerability which allows remote attackers to capture a user's session and gain u…
published 2020-01-25 6 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2012-6347
- cvss
- 6.1
- version 3.1, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.2%
- EPSS 1.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 68%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
Rapid7 Nexpose before 5.5.4 contains a session hijacking vulnerability which allows remote attackers to capture a user's session and gain unauthorized access.
Patch / fix
- rapid7 nexpose 5.5.4
Exploit prediction
1.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 68% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.1 | 6.1 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N |
| NVD | 2.0 | 4.3 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation
References
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/57150
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/80982
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2012-6494
- NVD CVE-2012-6494
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