How severe is CVE-2012-4030?

CVE-2012-4030 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2012-4030 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-4030?

CVE-2012-4030 affects Chamilo Chamilo Lms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4030?

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-2012-4030 published?

CVE-2012-4030 was published on 2020-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-4030

CVE-2012-4030 is a high-severity vulnerability in Chamilo Chamilo Lms with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 6.4
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Chamilo Chamilo Lms
Published: 2020-01-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Chamilo before 1.8.8.6 does not adequately handle user supplied input by the index.php script, which could allow remote attackers to delete arbitrary files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-4030?: Chamilo before 1.8.8.6 does not adequately handle user supplied input by the index.php script, which could allow remote attackers to delete arbitrary files.
How severe is CVE-2012-4030?: CVE-2012-4030 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2012-4030 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-4030?: CVE-2012-4030 affects Chamilo Chamilo Lms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4030?: 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-2012-4030 published?: CVE-2012-4030 was published on 2020-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/78054

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:chamilo:chamilo_lms:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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