What is the CVSS score of CVE-2012-2174?

CVE-2012-2174 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (Critical). CVSS vector: AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C. EPSS exploitation probability: 64.6%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2012-2174?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2012-2174. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 64.6%.

Lotus Notes CVE-2012-2174

CRITICAL

Code Injection (CWE-94)

2012-06-20 psirt@us.ibm.com

RCE IBM Code Injection Lotus Notes

9.3

CVSS 2.0 · NVD

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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness	CWE CWE-94 OWASP Top 10:2025 A05:2025 - Injection ASVS 5.0 V1 - Encoding and Sanitization Code injection prevention, sandbox exec MITRE ATT&CK 2 techniques across 2 tactics: Execution, Initial Access The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. Sign in to read
Impact	CVSS score of 9.3 (CRITICAL). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, M complexity. Public proof-of-concept exploit code is available. EPSS exploitation probability: 64.62%.
Exploit ScenarioDerived	A remote attacker could inject and execute arbitrary code within the application by sending crafted requests to the affected application.

Emergency Immediate action required. Why: CRITICAL + EPSS > 30%, no patch available.

No patch listed yet 64.6% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAI

The URL handler in IBM Lotus Notes 8.x before 8.5.3 FP2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted notes:// URL. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable. Public exploit code available and EPSS exploitation probability 64.6%.

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.

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This vulnerability is classified as Code Injection (CWE-94), which allows attackers to inject and execute arbitrary code within the application. The URL handler in IBM Lotus Notes 8.x before 8.5.3 FP2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted notes:// URL. Affected products include: Ibm Lotus Notes. Version information: before 8.5.3.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 9.3 CRITICAL

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Confidentiality

Integrity

Availability

DescriptionCVE.org

The URL handler in IBM Lotus Notes 8.x before 8.5.3 FP2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted notes:// URL.

Threat Intelligence Overview

Threat Score

5.3/10

Composite threat intelligence

EPSS Score

64.6%

Top 2% exploitable

Exploit

POC

Public exploit code exists

Data Quality

5 sources

Confidence: Medium

NVD

CVE.org

EPSS POC (1)

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How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue

Severity CRITICAL

CISA KEV No

Public POC Yes

EPSS 64.6%

Patch available No

Active threat Yes

Deciding rule

CRITICAL + EPSS > 30%, no patch available

What every action level means

Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.

Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.

Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived

Out-of-Cycle

Exploitation· derived

Active

System Exposure· derived

Open

Automatable· derived

Human Impact· derived

High

Priority Score

146

Low Medium High Critical

KEV: 0

EPSS: +65

CVSS: +46

PoC: +20

Weaponized: +15

Threat intel: 0

Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Code Injection CRITICAL

Code injection occurs when an application accepts user input and passes it directly into a language interpreter or evaluator without proper sanitization.

Remote Code Execution CRITICAL

Remote Code Execution represents the critical moment when an attacker successfully runs arbitrary code on a target system without physical access.

Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_notes:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_notes:8.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_notes:8.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_notes:8.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_notes:8.0.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_notes:8.0.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_notes:8.0.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_notes:8.0.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_notes:8.0.2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_notes:8.0.2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_notes:8.0.2.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_notes:8.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_notes:8.5.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_notes:8.5.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_notes:8.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_notes:8.5.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_notes:8.5.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_notes:8.5.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_notes:8.5.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_notes:8.5.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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REF http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21598348 REF https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/75320

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