CVE-2012-2696 Missing authorization in n/a

Low 2.7 Published 4 Jan 2013 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote authenticated users can query arbitrary information due to improper privilege checks in the RHEV-M backend.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2012-2696?

CVE-2012-2696 is a low-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Jan 2013. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The backend in Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization Manager (RHEV-M) before 3.1 does not properly check privileges, which allows remote authenticated users to query arbitrary information via a (1) SOAP or (2) GWT request.

Weakness: CWE-264

Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-2696?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Redhat Enterprise Virtualization Manager.

How do I fix CVE-2012-2696?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2012-2696 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-2696 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-4pfr-fjxw-j2c5.