CVE-2012-10048

CVE-2012-10048 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.7. 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

Zenoss Core 3.x contains a command injection vulnerability in the showDaemonXMLConfig endpoint. The daemon parameter is passed directly to a Popen() call in ZenossInfo.py without proper sanitation, allowing authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands on the server as the zenoss user.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-10048?
Zenoss Core 3.x contains a command injection vulnerability in the showDaemonXMLConfig endpoint. The daemon parameter is passed directly to a Popen() call in ZenossInfo.py without proper sanitation, allowing authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands on the server as the zenoss user.
How severe is CVE-2012-10048?
CVE-2012-10048 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.7, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2012-10048 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-10048?
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-2012-10048 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2012-10048 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2012-6595.
When was CVE-2012-10048 published?
CVE-2012-10048 was published on 2025-08-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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