CVE-2012-10024

CVE-2012-10024 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 7.1. 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-22.

Key facts

Description

XBMC version 11.0 contains a path traversal vulnerability in its embedded HTTP server. When accessed via HTTP Basic Authentication, the server fails to properly sanitize URI input, allowing authenticated users to request files outside the intended document root. An attacker can exploit this flaw to read arbitrary files from the host filesystem, including sensitive configuration or credential files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-10024?
XBMC version 11.0 contains a path traversal vulnerability in its embedded HTTP server. When accessed via HTTP Basic Authentication, the server fails to properly sanitize URI input, allowing authenticated users to request files outside the intended document root. An attacker can exploit this flaw to read arbitrary files from the host filesystem, including sensitive configuration or credential files.
How severe is CVE-2012-10024?
CVE-2012-10024 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 7.1, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2012-10024 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-10024?
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-2012-10024 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2012-10024 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2012-6581.
When was CVE-2012-10024 published?
CVE-2012-10024 was published on 2025-08-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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