How severe is CVE-2012-2251?

CVE-2012-2251 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.4, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-2251 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-2251?

CVE-2012-2251 affects Pizzashack Rssh. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-2251?

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

When was CVE-2012-2251 published?

CVE-2012-2251 was published on 2013-01-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-2251

CVE-2012-2251 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Pizzashack Rssh with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.4. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Pizzashack Rssh
Published: 2013-01-11
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

rssh 2.3.2, as used by Debian, Fedora, and others, when the rsync protocol is enabled, allows local users to bypass intended restricted shell access via a (1) "-e" or (2) "--" command line option.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-2251?: rssh 2.3.2, as used by Debian, Fedora, and others, when the rsync protocol is enabled, allows local users to bypass intended restricted shell access via a (1) "-e" or (2) "--" command line option.
How severe is CVE-2012-2251?: CVE-2012-2251 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-2251 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-2251?: CVE-2012-2251 affects Pizzashack Rssh. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2251?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-2251 published?: CVE-2012-2251 was published on 2013-01-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:pizzashack:rssh:2.3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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