How severe is CVE-2012-4348?

CVE-2012-4348 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2012-4348 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-4348?

CVE-2012-4348 primarily affects Symantec Endpoint Protection. In total, 28 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4348?

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-2012-4348 published?

CVE-2012-4348 was published on 2012-12-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-4348

CVE-2012-4348 is a high-severity vulnerability in Symantec Endpoint Protection 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (63rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Symantec Endpoint Protection
Published: 2012-12-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The management console in Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) 11.0 before RU7-MP3 and 12.1 before RU2, and Symantec Endpoint Protection Small Business Edition 12.x before 12.1 RU2, does not properly validate input for PHP scripts, which allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-4348?: The management console in Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) 11.0 before RU7-MP3 and 12.1 before RU2, and Symantec Endpoint Protection Small Business Edition 12.x before 12.1 RU2, does not properly validate input for PHP scripts, which allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2012-4348?: CVE-2012-4348 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2012-4348 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-4348?: CVE-2012-4348 primarily affects Symantec Endpoint Protection. In total, 28 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4348?: 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-2012-4348 published?: CVE-2012-4348 was published on 2012-12-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (28)

cpe:2.3:a:symantec:endpoint_protection:11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:endpoint_protection:11.0:ru5:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:endpoint_protection:11.0:ru6:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:endpoint_protection:11.0:ru6a:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:endpoint_protection:11.0:ru6mp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:endpoint_protection:11.0:ru6mp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:endpoint_protection:11.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:endpoint_protection:11.0.1:mp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:endpoint_protection:11.0.1:mp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:endpoint_protection:11.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:endpoint_protection:11.0.2:mp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:endpoint_protection:11.0.2:mp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:endpoint_protection:11.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:endpoint_protection:11.0.4:mp1a:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:endpoint_protection:11.0.4:mp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:endpoint_protection:11.0.3001:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:endpoint_protection:11.0.6000:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:endpoint_protection:11.0.6100:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:endpoint_protection:11.0.6200:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:endpoint_protection:11.0.6200.754:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:endpoint_protection:11.0.6300:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:endpoint_protection:11.0.7000:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:endpoint_protection:11.0.7100:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:endpoint_protection:12.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:endpoint_protection:12.1.671:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:endpoint_protection:12.1.1000:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:endpoint_protection:12.0:-:small_business:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:endpoint_protection:12.1:-:small_business:*:*:*:*:*

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