CVE-2012-2451

CVE-2012-2451 is a low-severity vulnerability in Shlomi Fish Config-inifiles with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

The Config::IniFiles module before 2.71 for Perl creates temporary files with predictable names, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information. NOTE: it has been reported that this might only be exploitable by writing in the same directory as the .ini file. If this is the case, then this issue might not cross privilege boundaries.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-2451?
The Config::IniFiles module before 2.71 for Perl creates temporary files with predictable names, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information. NOTE: it has been reported that this might only be exploitable by writing in the same directory as the .ini file. If this is the case, then this issue might not cross privilege boundaries.
How severe is CVE-2012-2451?
CVE-2012-2451 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2012-2451 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-2451?
CVE-2012-2451 affects Shlomi Fish Config-inifiles. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2451?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-2451 published?
CVE-2012-2451 was published on 2012-06-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)