CVE-2012-0992
CVE-2012-0992 is a high-severity vulnerability in Openemr with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 8.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-20
- Affected product: Openemr
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
interface/fax/fax_dispatch.php in OpenEMR 4.1.0 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the file parameter.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2012-0992?
- interface/fax/fax_dispatch.php in OpenEMR 4.1.0 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the file parameter.
- How severe is CVE-2012-0992?
- CVE-2012-0992 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2012-0992 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2012-0992?
- CVE-2012-0992 affects Openemr. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2012-0992?
- 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-2012-0992 published?
- CVE-2012-0992 was published on 2012-02-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2012-02/0004.html
- http://osvdb.org/78731
- http://secunia.com/advisories/47781
- http://www.open-emr.org/wiki/index.php/OpenEMR_Patches
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/51788
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/72915
- https://www.htbridge.ch/advisory/HTB23069
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:openemr:openemr:4.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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