CVE-2012-1895

What it is

The reflection implementation in Microsoft .NET Framework 1.0 SP3, 1.1 SP1, 2.0 SP2, 3.5.1, and 4 does not properly enforce object permissions, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a crafted XAML browser application (aka XBAP) or (2) a crafted .NET Framework application, aka "Reflection Bypass Vulnerability."

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network without logging in. High risk of data exposure, data tampering, service disruption.

Exploit odds

22.6% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS). Higher than most.

Fix

No patch or advisory is linked yet. Look at mitigations or restrict exposure.

Timeline

1. 2012-11-14 00:55 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-16 23:40 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 22.6% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 9.3 HIGH (CVSS).
• Fix: none linked yet, which raises it.

Details

Published

2012-11-14 00:55 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-16 23:40 UTC

Exploit probability

22.6% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-264

Record status

Modified

Affected

• Microsoft .net Framework 1.0
• Microsoft .net Framework 1.1
• Microsoft .net Framework 2.0
• Microsoft .net Framework 3.5.1
• Microsoft .net Framework 4.0

Attack profile CVSS 2.0 · 9.3

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Medium

Authentication

None

Confidentiality

Complete

Integrity

Complete

Availability

Complete

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