How severe is CVE-2012-4245?

CVE-2012-4245 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-4245 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-4245?

CVE-2012-4245 affects Gimp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4245?

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

When was CVE-2012-4245 published?

CVE-2012-4245 was published on 2012-08-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-4245

CVE-2012-4245 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gimp 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-862.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Gimp
Published: 2012-08-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The scriptfu network server in GIMP 2.6 does not require authentication, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via the python-fu-eval command.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-4245?: The scriptfu network server in GIMP 2.6 does not require authentication, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via the python-fu-eval command.
How severe is CVE-2012-4245?: CVE-2012-4245 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-4245 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-4245?: CVE-2012-4245 affects Gimp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4245?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-4245 published?: CVE-2012-4245 was published on 2012-08-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:gimp:gimp:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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