How severe is CVE-2012-0297?

CVE-2012-0297 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2012-0297 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 73% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-0297?

CVE-2012-0297 primarily affects Symantec Web Gateway. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-0297?

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

When was CVE-2012-0297 published?

CVE-2012-0297 was published on 2012-05-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-0297

CVE-2012-0297 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Symantec Web Gateway with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 73% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 73% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Symantec Web Gateway
Published: 2012-05-21
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The management GUI in Symantec Web Gateway 5.0.x before 5.0.3 does not properly restrict access to application scripts, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by (1) injecting crafted data or (2) including crafted data.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-0297?: The management GUI in Symantec Web Gateway 5.0.x before 5.0.3 does not properly restrict access to application scripts, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by (1) injecting crafted data or (2) including crafted data.
How severe is CVE-2012-0297?: CVE-2012-0297 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2012-0297 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 73% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-0297?: CVE-2012-0297 primarily affects Symantec Web Gateway. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0297?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2012-0297 published?: CVE-2012-0297 was published on 2012-05-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:symantec:web_gateway:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:web_gateway:5.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:web_gateway:5.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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