CVE-2012-2532

CVE-2012-2532 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Ftp Service with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 42% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.

Key facts

Description

Microsoft FTP Service 7.0 and 7.5 for Internet Information Services (IIS) processes unspecified commands before TLS is enabled for a session, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by reading the replies to these commands, aka "FTP Command Injection Vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-2532?
Microsoft FTP Service 7.0 and 7.5 for Internet Information Services (IIS) processes unspecified commands before TLS is enabled for a session, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by reading the replies to these commands, aka "FTP Command Injection Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2012-2532?
CVE-2012-2532 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-2532 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 42% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-2532?
CVE-2012-2532 primarily affects Microsoft Ftp Service. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2532?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-2532 published?
CVE-2012-2532 was published on 2012-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

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