How severe is CVE-2012-4036?

CVE-2012-4036 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-4036 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-4036?

CVE-2012-4036 affects Pbboard. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4036?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2012-4036 published?

CVE-2012-4036 was published on 2012-08-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-4036

CVE-2012-4036 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Pbboard with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Pbboard
Published: 2012-08-27
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in admin.php in PBBoard 2.1.4 allows remote administrators to execute arbitrary PHP code by uploading a file with an executable extension, then accessing it via a direct request to the file in the addons directory. NOTE: this vulnerability can be leveraged by remote attackers using CVE-2012-1216.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-4036?: Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in admin.php in PBBoard 2.1.4 allows remote administrators to execute arbitrary PHP code by uploading a file with an executable extension, then accessing it via a direct request to the file in the addons directory. NOTE: this vulnerability can be leveraged by remote attackers using CVE-2012-1216.
How severe is CVE-2012-4036?: CVE-2012-4036 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-4036 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-4036?: CVE-2012-4036 affects Pbboard. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4036?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-4036 published?: CVE-2012-4036 was published on 2012-08-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:pbboard:pbboard:2.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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