How severe is CVE-2012-2093?

CVE-2012-2093 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.3, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2012-2093 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-2093?

CVE-2012-2093 affects Gajim. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-2093?

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

When was CVE-2012-2093 published?

CVE-2012-2093 was published on 2012-05-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-2093

CVE-2012-2093 is a low-severity vulnerability in Gajim with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.3. 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-59.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 3.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (28th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-59
Affected product: Gajim
Published: 2012-05-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

src/common/latex.py in Gajim 0.15 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary latex file, related to the get_tmpfile_name function.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-2093?: src/common/latex.py in Gajim 0.15 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary latex file, related to the get_tmpfile_name function.
How severe is CVE-2012-2093?: CVE-2012-2093 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.3, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2012-2093 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-2093?: CVE-2012-2093 affects Gajim. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2093?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-2093 published?: CVE-2012-2093 was published on 2012-05-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:gajim:gajim:0.15:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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