CVE-2012-5892: Havalite CMS 1.1.0 and earlier stores sensitive information under the web root with insufficient access con...

Security readout for executives and security teams

Havalite CMS 1.1.0 and earlier may expose its configuration database from the public website directory. If reachable, an outside attacker could obtain sensitive site configuration data. The public record does not provide CVSS, CPEs, vendor patch details, or evidence of active exploitation. Exposure is likely limited to internet-facing Havalite CMS 1.1.0 and earlier installations where the configuration database remains beneath the served web root. Asset discovery may be difficult because the CVE record lacks CPEs and structured vendor/product metadata. Treat confirmed exposure as urgent because it may disclose configuration data and secrets without authentication. Prioritize externally reachable Havalite CMS deployments, especially legacy sites, while noting the sources do not confirm active exploitation or a vendor patch. Mitigation focus: Check vendor or maintainer guidance for a fixed release or supported migration path.; Move sensitive database files outside the web root where possible.; Block public web access to Havalite data storage paths..

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Jun 24, 2026, 12:04 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.