How severe is CVE-2012-2085?

CVE-2012-2085 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-2085 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-2012-2085?

CVE-2012-2085 primarily affects Gajim. In total, 26 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-2085?

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

When was CVE-2012-2085 published?

CVE-2012-2085 was published on 2012-08-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-2085

CVE-2012-2085 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gajim with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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-94.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Gajim
Published: 2012-08-28
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The exec_command function in common/helpers.py in Gajim before 0.15 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in an href attribute.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-2085?: The exec_command function in common/helpers.py in Gajim before 0.15 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in an href attribute.
How severe is CVE-2012-2085?: CVE-2012-2085 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-2085 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-2012-2085?: CVE-2012-2085 primarily affects Gajim. In total, 26 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2085?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-2085 published?: CVE-2012-2085 was published on 2012-08-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (26)

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cpe:2.3:a:gajim:gajim:0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gajim:gajim:0.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gajim:gajim:0.10.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gajim:gajim:0.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gajim:gajim:0.11.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gajim:gajim:0.11.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gajim:gajim:0.11.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gajim:gajim:0.11.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gajim:gajim:0.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gajim:gajim:0.12.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gajim:gajim:0.12.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gajim:gajim:0.12.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gajim:gajim:0.12.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gajim:gajim:0.12.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gajim:gajim:0.12.5:alpha1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gajim:gajim:0.12.5:beta1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gajim:gajim:0.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gajim:gajim:0.13.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gajim:gajim:0.13.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gajim:gajim:0.13.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gajim:gajim:0.13.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gajim:gajim:0.14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gajim:gajim:0.14.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gajim:gajim:0.14.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gajim:gajim:0.14.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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