How severe is CVE-2012-10038?

CVE-2012-10038 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2012-10038 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-10038?

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.

Does CVE-2012-10038 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2012-10038 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2012-6597.

When was CVE-2012-10038 published?

CVE-2012-10038 was published on 2025-08-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-10038

CVE-2012-10038 is a critical-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 9.3. 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-434.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 4.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2012-6597
Weakness: CWE-434
Published: 2025-08-11
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Auxilium RateMyPet contains an unauthenticated arbitrary file upload vulnerability in upload_banners.php. The banner upload feature fails to validate file types or enforce authentication, allowing remote attackers to upload malicious PHP files. These files are stored in a web-accessible /banners/ directory and can be executed directly, resulting in remote code execution.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-10038?: Auxilium RateMyPet contains an unauthenticated arbitrary file upload vulnerability in upload_banners.php. The banner upload feature fails to validate file types or enforce authentication, allowing remote attackers to upload malicious PHP files. These files are stored in a web-accessible /banners/ directory and can be executed directly, resulting in remote code execution.
How severe is CVE-2012-10038?: CVE-2012-10038 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2012-10038 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-10038?: 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.
Does CVE-2012-10038 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2012-10038 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2012-6597.
When was CVE-2012-10038 published?: CVE-2012-10038 was published on 2025-08-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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