CVE-2012-6534
CWE-264Published: March 29, 2013· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
Official Description
Novell Sentinel Log Manager before 1.2.0.3 allows remote attackers to create data retention policies via a crafted text/x-gwt-rpc request to novelllogmanager/datastorageservice.rpc, and allows remote authenticated Report Administrators to create data retention policies via a search-results "Save Query As" "Save As Retention Policy" action.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2012-6534 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2012-6534. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2012-6534 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts