How severe is CVE-2012-2053?

CVE-2012-2053 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2012-2053 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-2053?

CVE-2012-2053 primarily affects F5 Firepass. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-2053?

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-2012-2053 published?

CVE-2012-2053 was published on 2012-04-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-2053

CVE-2012-2053 is a high-severity vulnerability in F5 Firepass with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: F5 Firepass
Published: 2012-04-05
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The sudoers file in the Linux system configuration in F5 FirePass 6.0.0 through 6.1.0 and 7.0.0 does not require a password for executing commands as root, which allows local users to gain privileges via the sudo program, as demonstrated by the user account that executes PHP scripts, a different vulnerability than CVE-2012-1777.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-2053?: The sudoers file in the Linux system configuration in F5 FirePass 6.0.0 through 6.1.0 and 7.0.0 does not require a password for executing commands as root, which allows local users to gain privileges via the sudo program, as demonstrated by the user account that executes PHP scripts, a different vulnerability than CVE-2012-1777.
How severe is CVE-2012-2053?: CVE-2012-2053 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2012-2053 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-2053?: CVE-2012-2053 primarily affects F5 Firepass. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2053?: 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-2012-2053 published?: CVE-2012-2053 was published on 2012-04-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:h:f5:firepass:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:f5:firepass:6.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:f5:firepass:7.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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