CVE-2012-6702

moderate-risk
Published 2016-06-16

Expat, when used in a parser that has not called XML_SetHashSalt or passed it a seed of 0, makes it easier for context-dependent attackers to defeat cryptographic protection mechanisms via vectors involving use of the srand function.

Do I need to act?

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0.63% chance of exploitation
EPSS score — low exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
5
CVSS 5.9/10 Medium
NETWORK / HIGH complexity
36
/ 100
moderate-risk
Severity 18/34 · Moderate
Exploitability 2/34 · Minimal
Exposure 16/34 · Moderate