HIGH

CVE-2012-6078

CVSS v3

7.5

HIGH

EPSS Score

2.3 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-10-19

CISA KEV

known exploited

Exploitation

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SSVC status

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Affected and fixed versions

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Description

W3 Total Cache before 0.9.2.5 generates hash keys insecurely which allows remote attackers to predict the values of the hashes.

Technical details

Published: 2019-11-22

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-6078?

W3 Total Cache before 0.9.2.5 generates hash keys insecurely which allows remote attackers to predict the values of the hashes.

Is CVE-2012-6078 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2012-6078 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 2.3% on 2026-10-19, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2012-6078?

CVE-2012-6078 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.5 (HIGH severity).

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