CVE-2012-4869
CVE-2012-4869 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sangoma Freepbx with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 70% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 70% (99th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-94
- Affected product: Sangoma Freepbx
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The callme_startcall function in recordings/misc/callme_page.php in FreePBX 2.9, 2.10, and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via the callmenum parameter in a c action.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2012-4869?
- The callme_startcall function in recordings/misc/callme_page.php in FreePBX 2.9, 2.10, and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via the callmenum parameter in a c action.
- How severe is CVE-2012-4869?
- CVE-2012-4869 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2012-4869 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 70% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2012-4869?
- CVE-2012-4869 primarily affects Sangoma Freepbx. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2012-4869?
- 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-2012-4869 published?
- CVE-2012-4869 was published on 2012-09-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.org/files/111028/FreePBX-2.10.0-Remote-Command-Execution-XSS.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2012/Mar/234
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48463
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18649
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18659
- http://www.freepbx.org/trac/ticket/5711
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/52630
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/74174
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:sangoma:freepbx:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sangoma:freepbx:2.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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