How severe is CVE-2012-2957?

CVE-2012-2957 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2012-2957 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 59% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-2957?

CVE-2012-2957 primarily affects Symantec Web Gateway. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-2957?

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

When was CVE-2012-2957 published?

CVE-2012-2957 was published on 2012-07-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-2957

CVE-2012-2957 is a high-severity vulnerability in Symantec Web Gateway with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 59% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 59% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Symantec Web Gateway
Published: 2012-07-23
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The management console in Symantec Web Gateway 5.0.x before 5.0.3.18 allows local users to gain privileges by modifying files, related to a "file inclusion" issue.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-2957?: The management console in Symantec Web Gateway 5.0.x before 5.0.3.18 allows local users to gain privileges by modifying files, related to a "file inclusion" issue.
How severe is CVE-2012-2957?: CVE-2012-2957 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2012-2957 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 59% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-2957?: CVE-2012-2957 primarily affects Symantec Web Gateway. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2957?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2012-2957 published?: CVE-2012-2957 was published on 2012-07-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:symantec:web_gateway:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:web_gateway:5.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:web_gateway:5.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:web_gateway:5.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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