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CVE-2012-6563: engine/lib/access.php in Elgg before 1.8.5 does not properly clear cached access lists during plugin boot,...

engine/lib/access.php in Elgg before 1.8.5 does not properly clear cached access lists during plugin boot, which allows remote attackers to read private entities via unspecified vectors.

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CVE-2012-6563 affects Elgg before 1.8.5. A flaw in access-list caching during plugin startup could let a remote attacker read content that should remain private. The sources do not provide CVSS scoring, exploit details, or evidence of active exploitation. Exposure is likely limited to legacy Elgg deployments older than 1.8.5, especially sites using private entities or plugins that load during boot. Modern or upgraded Elgg installations are not shown as affected in the provided sources. Treat this as a targeted legacy-platform cleanup item. Prioritize if the organization still runs Elgg before 1.8.5 or stores sensitive private community content there. Mitigation focus: Upgrade affected Elgg installations to version 1.8.5 or later.; Review the Elgg 1.8.5 release notes and vendor guidance.; Restrict access to legacy Elgg sites until upgraded..

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