How severe is CVE-2012-10052?

CVE-2012-10052 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2012-10052 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-2012-10052?

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-2012-10052 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2012-10052 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2012-6588.

When was CVE-2012-10052 published?

CVE-2012-10052 was published on 2025-08-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-10052

CVE-2012-10052 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-2012-6588
Weakness: CWE-434
Published: 2025-08-08
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

EGallery version 1.2 contains an unauthenticated arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the uploadify.php script. The application fails to validate file types or enforce authentication, allowing remote attackers to upload malicious PHP files directly into the web-accessible egallery/ directory. This results in full remote code execution under the web server context.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-10052?: EGallery version 1.2 contains an unauthenticated arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the uploadify.php script. The application fails to validate file types or enforce authentication, allowing remote attackers to upload malicious PHP files directly into the web-accessible egallery/ directory. This results in full remote code execution under the web server context.
How severe is CVE-2012-10052?: CVE-2012-10052 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2012-10052 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-2012-10052?: 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-2012-10052 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2012-10052 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2012-6588.
When was CVE-2012-10052 published?: CVE-2012-10052 was published on 2025-08-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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