How severe is CVE-2012-3512?

CVE-2012-3512 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2012-3512 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-3512?

CVE-2012-3512 primarily affects Munin-monitoring Munin. In total, 20 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-3512?

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-2012-3512 published?

CVE-2012-3512 was published on 2012-11-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-3512

CVE-2012-3512 is a high-severity vulnerability in Munin-monitoring Munin with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Munin-monitoring Munin
Published: 2012-11-21
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Munin before 2.0.6 stores plugin state files that run as root in the same group-writable directory as non-root plugins, which allows local users to execute arbitrary code by replacing a state file, as demonstrated using the smart_ plugin.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-3512?: Munin before 2.0.6 stores plugin state files that run as root in the same group-writable directory as non-root plugins, which allows local users to execute arbitrary code by replacing a state file, as demonstrated using the smart_ plugin.
How severe is CVE-2012-3512?: CVE-2012-3512 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2012-3512 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-3512?: CVE-2012-3512 primarily affects Munin-monitoring Munin. In total, 20 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3512?: 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-2012-3512 published?: CVE-2012-3512 was published on 2012-11-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (20)

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cpe:2.3:a:munin-monitoring:munin:2.0-beta1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:munin-monitoring:munin:2.0-beta2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:munin-monitoring:munin:2.0-beta3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:munin-monitoring:munin:2.0-beta4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:munin-monitoring:munin:2.0-beta5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:munin-monitoring:munin:2.0-beta6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:munin-monitoring:munin:2.0-beta7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:munin-monitoring:munin:2.0-rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:munin-monitoring:munin:2.0-rc2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:munin-monitoring:munin:2.0-rc3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:munin-monitoring:munin:2.0-rc4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:munin-monitoring:munin:2.0-rc5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:munin-monitoring:munin:2.0-rc6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:munin-monitoring:munin:2.0-rc7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:munin-monitoring:munin:2.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:munin-monitoring:munin:2.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:munin-monitoring:munin:2.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:munin-monitoring:munin:2.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:munin-monitoring:munin:2.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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