CVE-2012-2981

CVE-2012-2981 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gentoo Webmin with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.0. 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-20.

Key facts

Description

Webmin 1.590 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary Perl code via a crafted file associated with the type (aka monitor type name) parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-2981?
Webmin 1.590 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary Perl code via a crafted file associated with the type (aka monitor type name) parameter.
How severe is CVE-2012-2981?
CVE-2012-2981 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-2981 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-2981?
CVE-2012-2981 primarily affects Gentoo Webmin. In total, 39 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2981?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-2981 published?
CVE-2012-2981 was published on 2012-09-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (39)

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