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.

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: 2012-09-06
Last modified: 2026-06-16

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

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:sangoma:freepbx:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sangoma:freepbx:2.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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