How severe is CVE-2012-2976?

CVE-2012-2976 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2012-2976 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-2976?

CVE-2012-2976 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-2012-2976?

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

When was CVE-2012-2976 published?

CVE-2012-2976 was published on 2012-07-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-2976

CVE-2012-2976 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Symantec Web Gateway with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. 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-78.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
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 remote attackers to execute arbitrary shell commands via crafted input to application scripts, related to an "injection" issue.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-2976?: The management console in Symantec Web Gateway 5.0.x before 5.0.3.18 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary shell commands via crafted input to application scripts, related to an "injection" issue.
How severe is CVE-2012-2976?: CVE-2012-2976 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2012-2976 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-2976?: CVE-2012-2976 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-2012-2976?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2012-2976 published?: CVE-2012-2976 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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