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CVE-2012-6562

MEDIUM · CVSS 6.8 EPSS 1.34%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2013-05-23 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a medium severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8. It may be remotely exploitable.

CVE
CVE-2012-6562
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS
6.8
EPSS
1.34%

Original NVD Description

engine/lib/users.php in Elgg before 1.8.5 does not properly specify permissions for the useradd action, which allows remote attackers to create arbitrary accounts.