What is the CVSS score of CVE-2012-2085?

CVE-2012-2085 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8 (Medium). CVSS vector: AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.6%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2012-2085?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2012-2085. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.6%.

Gajim CVE-2012-2085

MEDIUM

Code Injection (CWE-94)

2012-08-28 secalert@redhat.com

Code Injection RCE Gajim

6.8

CVSS 2.0 · NVD

Severity by source

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6.8 MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

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Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Aug 28, 2012 - 17:55 cve.org

MEDIUM 6.8

DescriptionCVE.org

The exec_command function in common/helpers.py in Gajim before 0.15 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in an href attribute.

AnalysisAI

The exec_command function in common/helpers.py in Gajim before 0.15 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in an href attribute. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Code Injection (CWE-94), which allows attackers to inject and execute arbitrary code within the application. The exec_command function in common/helpers.py in Gajim before 0.15 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in an href attribute. Affected products include: Gajim. Version information: before 0.15.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Never evaluate user-controlled input as code. Use sandboxing, disable dangerous functions, apply strict input validation.