CVE-2012-4731
First published: Sun Nov 11 2012(Updated: )
FAQ manager for Request Tracker (RTFM) before 2.4.5 does not properly check user rights, which allows remote authenticated users to create arbitrary articles in arbitrary classes via unknown vectors.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker | <=2.4.3 | |
| Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker | =2.2.0 | |
| Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker | =2.2.1 | |
| Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker | =2.2.2 | |
| Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker | =2.4.0 | |
| Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker | =2.4.1 | |
| Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker | =2.4.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-4731?
CVE-2012-4731 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to improper user rights management.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4731?
To fix CVE-2012-4731, upgrade to RTFM version 2.4.5 or later.
What are the affected versions of RTFM for CVE-2012-4731?
Affected versions include RTFM versions 2.2.0 to 2.4.3.
Can remote users exploit CVE-2012-4731?
Yes, remote authenticated users can exploit CVE-2012-4731 to create arbitrary articles.
What is the impact of CVE-2012-4731?
The impact of CVE-2012-4731 allows unauthorized modification of content in the system, potentially leading to information disclosure.
- agent/type
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/references
- agent/author
- agent/severity
- agent/weakness
- agent/description
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/event
- agent/source
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- vendor/bestpractical
- canonical/best practical solutions request tracker
- version/best practical solutions request tracker/2.4.3
- version/best practical solutions request tracker/2.2.0
- version/best practical solutions request tracker/2.2.1
- version/best practical solutions request tracker/2.2.2
- version/best practical solutions request tracker/2.4.0
- version/best practical solutions request tracker/2.4.1
- version/best practical solutions request tracker/2.4.2