How severe is CVE-2012-10022?

CVE-2012-10022 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2012-10022 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-10022?

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.

Does CVE-2012-10022 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2012-10022 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2012-6568.

When was CVE-2012-10022 published?

CVE-2012-10022 was published on 2025-08-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-10022

CVE-2012-10022 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 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-269.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 4.0 base score 8.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (27th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2012-6568
Weakness: CWE-269
Published: 2025-08-01
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Kloxo versions 6.1.12 and earlier contain two setuid root binaries—lxsuexec and lxrestart—that allow local privilege escalation from uid 48. The lxsuexec binary performs a uid check and permits execution of arbitrary commands as root if the invoking user matches uid 48. This flaw enables attackers with Apache-level access to escalate privileges to root without authentication.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-10022?: Kloxo versions 6.1.12 and earlier contain two setuid root binaries—lxsuexec and lxrestart—that allow local privilege escalation from uid 48. The lxsuexec binary performs a uid check and permits execution of arbitrary commands as root if the invoking user matches uid 48. This flaw enables attackers with Apache-level access to escalate privileges to root without authentication.
How severe is CVE-2012-10022?: CVE-2012-10022 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2012-10022 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-10022?: 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.
Does CVE-2012-10022 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2012-10022 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2012-6568.
When was CVE-2012-10022 published?: CVE-2012-10022 was published on 2025-08-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

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