Which versions of Apache are affected by CVE-2012-10022?

CVE-2012-10022 presents significant security risk, a improper privilege management vulnerability rated CVSS 8.5.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2012-10022?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2012-10022. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 1.4%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2012-10022?

Within 7 days: Identify all affected systems and apply vendor patches promptly. Monitor vendor channels for patch availability.

Apache CVE-2012-10022

Q: What is the CVSS score of CVE-2012-10022?

CVE-2012-10022 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.5 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X. EPSS exploitation probability: 1.4%.

HIGH

Improper Privilege Management (CWE-269)

2025-08-01 disclosure@vulncheck.com

Privilege Escalation Apache

8.5

CVSS 4.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

8.5 HIGH

CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 19:04 vuln.today

PoC Detected

Aug 06, 2025 - 14:15 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Aug 01, 2025 - 21:15 nvd

HIGH 8.5

DescriptionCVE.org

Kloxo versions 6.1.12 and earlier contain two setuid root binaries-lxsuexec and lxrestart-that allow local privilege escalation from uid 48. The lxsuexec binary performs a uid check and permits execution of arbitrary commands as root if the invoking user matches uid 48. This flaw enables attackers with Apache-level access to escalate privileges to root without authentication.

AnalysisAI

Kloxo versions 6.1.12 and earlier contain two setuid root binaries-lxsuexec and lxrestart-that allow local privilege escalation from uid 48. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.5), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Improper Privilege Management (CWE-269), which allows attackers to escalate privileges to gain unauthorized elevated access. Kloxo versions 6.1.12 and earlier contain two setuid root binaries-lxsuexec and lxrestart-that allow local privilege escalation from uid 48. The lxsuexec binary performs a uid check and permits execution of arbitrary commands as root if the invoking user matches uid 48. This flaw enables attackers with Apache-level access to escalate privileges to root without authentication.

Affected ProductsAI

See vendor advisory for affected versions.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply principle of least privilege, validate privilege transitions, implement proper role separation.