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Vulnerability record · public intelligence
CVE-2012-5578
MEDIUM
Incorrect Default Permissions in keyring
Published Nov 25, 2019 · Updated Oct 23, 2026 · Also known as PYSEC-2019-182, GHSA-8867-vpm3-g98g
Severity · CVSSMEDIUM · 6.2
Known exploitationNot listed
EPSS / likelihood0.44%
QFinch risk scoreNot available
Original summary
Normalized public record · Updated Oct 23, 2026
Incorrect Default Permissions in keyring
Publisher and source text is retained separately from QFinch interpretation.
QFinch assessment
Python keyring has insecure permissions on new databases, allowing world-readable files to be created.
Evidence: public source recordsAffected products
| Affected package, product or range | Fix status |
|---|---|
| Consult the referenced vendor advisory for affected versions. | Consult source advisory |
Matching a version is only one part of assessing exposure. QFinch has not assessed your environment on this public page.
Remediation
Apply the vendor-supported fixed release or mitigation, then verify the affected component is no longer reachable.
- Confirm the affected product and reachable code path exist in your environment.
- Apply the vendor-supported patch or mitigation from the primary advisory.
- Rescan the exact deployed revision and retain verification evidence.
Evidence coverage
CVENVDOSVEPSSGHSA
- SSVC priority
- LOW
- Confidence
- Not available
- Aliases
- PYSEC-2019-182, GHSA-8867-vpm3-g98g
Scores appear only when corresponding evidence exists. Missing data is never interpreted as zero risk.
Sources and record history
Record history
Published Nov 25, 2019 · Last refreshed Oct 23, 2026