How severe is CVE-2012-1468?

CVE-2012-1468 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-1468 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-1468?

CVE-2012-1468 affects Pkp Open Journal Systems. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-1468?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2012-1468 published?

CVE-2012-1468 was published on 2012-09-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-1468

CVE-2012-1468 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Pkp Open Journal Systems with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Pkp Open Journal Systems
Published: 2012-09-06
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Incomplete blacklist vulnerability in Open Journal Systems before 2.3.7 allows remote authenticated users with the Author Role permission to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with an executable extension that is not ".php", then accessing it via a direct request to the file in submission/original/ in the associated article directory, as demonstrated using .pHp, .asp, and other extensions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-1468?: Incomplete blacklist vulnerability in Open Journal Systems before 2.3.7 allows remote authenticated users with the Author Role permission to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with an executable extension that is not ".php", then accessing it via a direct request to the file in submission/original/ in the associated article directory, as demonstrated using .pHp, .asp, and other extensions.
How severe is CVE-2012-1468?: CVE-2012-1468 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-1468 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-1468?: CVE-2012-1468 affects Pkp Open Journal Systems. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1468?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-1468 published?: CVE-2012-1468 was published on 2012-09-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:pkp:open_journal_systems:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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