How severe is CVE-2008-7012?

CVE-2008-7012 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-7012 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-7012?

CVE-2008-7012 primarily affects Accellion Secure File Transfer Appliance. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-7012?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2008-7012 published?

CVE-2008-7012 was published on 2009-08-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-7012

CVE-2008-7012 is a high-severity vulnerability in Accellion Secure File Transfer Appliance with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Accellion Secure File Transfer Appliance
Published: 2009-08-19
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

courier/1000@/api_error_email.html (aka "error reporting page") in Accellion File Transfer Appliance FTA_7_0_178, and possibly other versions before FTA_7_0_189, allows remote attackers to send spam e-mail via modified description and client_email parameters.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-7012?: courier/1000@/api_error_email.html (aka "error reporting page") in Accellion File Transfer Appliance FTA_7_0_178, and possibly other versions before FTA_7_0_189, allows remote attackers to send spam e-mail via modified description and client_email parameters.
How severe is CVE-2008-7012?: CVE-2008-7012 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-7012 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-7012?: CVE-2008-7012 primarily affects Accellion Secure File Transfer Appliance. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-7012?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2008-7012 published?: CVE-2008-7012 was published on 2009-08-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:h:accellion:secure_file_transfer_appliance:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:accellion:secure_file_transfer_appliance:7_0_135:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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