How severe is CVE-2012-2087?

CVE-2012-2087 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2012-2087 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-2087?

CVE-2012-2087 affects Ispconfig. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-2087?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2012-2087 published?

CVE-2012-2087 was published on 2020-01-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-2087

CVE-2012-2087 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ispconfig with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-732.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-732
Affected product: Ispconfig
Published: 2020-01-23
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

ISPConfig 3.0.4.3: the "Add new Webdav user" can chmod and chown entire server from client interface.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-2087?: ISPConfig 3.0.4.3: the "Add new Webdav user" can chmod and chown entire server from client interface.
How severe is CVE-2012-2087?: CVE-2012-2087 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2012-2087 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-2087?: CVE-2012-2087 affects Ispconfig. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2087?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2012-2087 published?: CVE-2012-2087 was published on 2020-01-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ispconfig:ispconfig:3.0.4.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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