How severe is CVE-2012-1916?

CVE-2012-1916 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2012-1916 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-1916?

CVE-2012-1916 affects Atmail Atmail Open. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-1916?

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-2012-1916 published?

CVE-2012-1916 was published on 2012-03-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-1916

CVE-2012-1916 is a high-severity vulnerability in Atmail Atmail Open 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.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Atmail Atmail Open
Published: 2012-03-27
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

@Mail WebMail Client in AtMail Open-Source before 1.05 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an e-mail attachment with an executable extension, leading to the creation of an executable file under tmp/.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-1916?: @Mail WebMail Client in AtMail Open-Source before 1.05 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an e-mail attachment with an executable extension, leading to the creation of an executable file under tmp/.
How severe is CVE-2012-1916?: CVE-2012-1916 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2012-1916 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-1916?: CVE-2012-1916 affects Atmail Atmail Open. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1916?: 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-2012-1916 published?: CVE-2012-1916 was published on 2012-03-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:atmail:atmail_open:*:*:open-source:*:*:*:*:*

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