How severe is CVE-2012-1785?

CVE-2012-1785 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2012-1785 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-2012-1785?

CVE-2012-1785 primarily affects Kylegilman Video Embed & Thumbnail Generator. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-1785?

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.

When was CVE-2012-1785 published?

CVE-2012-1785 was published on 2012-03-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-1785

CVE-2012-1785 is a high-severity vulnerability in Kylegilman Video Embed & Thumbnail Generator with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Kylegilman Video Embed & Thumbnail Generator
Published: 2012-03-19
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

kg_callffmpeg.php in the Video Embed & Thumbnail Generator plugin before 2.0 for WordPress allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-1785?: kg_callffmpeg.php in the Video Embed & Thumbnail Generator plugin before 2.0 for WordPress allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2012-1785?: CVE-2012-1785 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2012-1785 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-2012-1785?: CVE-2012-1785 primarily affects Kylegilman Video Embed & Thumbnail Generator. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1785?: 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.
When was CVE-2012-1785 published?: CVE-2012-1785 was published on 2012-03-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (9)

cpe:2.3:a:kylegilman:video_embed_\&_thumbnail_generator:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:kylegilman:video_embed_\&_thumbnail_generator:0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:kylegilman:video_embed_\&_thumbnail_generator:0.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:kylegilman:video_embed_\&_thumbnail_generator:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:kylegilman:video_embed_\&_thumbnail_generator:1.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:kylegilman:video_embed_\&_thumbnail_generator:1.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:kylegilman:video_embed_\&_thumbnail_generator:1.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:kylegilman:video_embed_\&_thumbnail_generator:1.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:kylegilman:video_embed_\&_thumbnail_generator:1.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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Threat intelligence

Threat-intel indicators referencing this CVE:

103.253.245.96 (ipv4-addr)
47.251.12.114 (ipv4-addr)
64.202.190.35 (ipv4-addr)
45.56.218.235 (ipv4-addr)