How severe is CVE-2012-4463?

CVE-2012-4463 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-4463 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-4463?

CVE-2012-4463 affects Midnight-commander Midnight Commander. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4463?

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

When was CVE-2012-4463 published?

CVE-2012-4463 was published on 2012-10-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-4463

CVE-2012-4463 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Midnight-commander Midnight Commander with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1. 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: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Midnight-commander Midnight Commander
Published: 2012-10-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Midnight Commander (mc) 4.8.5 does not properly handle the (1) MC_EXT_SELECTED or (2) MC_EXT_ONLYTAGGED environment variables when multiple files are selected, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted file name.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-4463?: Midnight Commander (mc) 4.8.5 does not properly handle the (1) MC_EXT_SELECTED or (2) MC_EXT_ONLYTAGGED environment variables when multiple files are selected, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted file name.
How severe is CVE-2012-4463?: CVE-2012-4463 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-4463 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-4463?: CVE-2012-4463 affects Midnight-commander Midnight Commander. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4463?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-4463 published?: CVE-2012-4463 was published on 2012-10-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:midnight-commander:midnight_commander:4.8.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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