How severe is CVE-2012-10028?

CVE-2012-10028 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.6, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2012-10028 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-10028?

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-2012-10028 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2012-10028 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2012-6573.

When was CVE-2012-10028 published?

CVE-2012-10028 was published on 2025-08-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-10028

CVE-2012-10028 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.6. 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-78.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 4.0 base score 8.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (58th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2012-6573
Weakness: CWE-78
Published: 2025-08-05
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Netwin SurgeFTP version 23c8 and prior contains a vulnerability in its web-based administrative console that allows authenticated users to execute arbitrary system commands via crafted POST requests to `surgeftpmgr.cgi`. This can lead to full remote code execution on the underlying system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-10028?: Netwin SurgeFTP version 23c8 and prior contains a vulnerability in its web-based administrative console that allows authenticated users to execute arbitrary system commands via crafted POST requests to `surgeftpmgr.cgi`. This can lead to full remote code execution on the underlying system.
How severe is CVE-2012-10028?: CVE-2012-10028 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.6, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2012-10028 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-10028?: 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-2012-10028 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2012-10028 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2012-6573.
When was CVE-2012-10028 published?: CVE-2012-10028 was published on 2025-08-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

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