How severe is CVE-2012-4940?

CVE-2012-4940 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-4940 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 84% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-4940?

CVE-2012-4940 affects Gecad Axigen Free Mail Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4940?

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

When was CVE-2012-4940 published?

CVE-2012-4940 was published on 2012-10-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-4940

CVE-2012-4940 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gecad Axigen Free Mail Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 84% places it in the 100th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 84% (100th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Gecad Axigen Free Mail Server
Published: 2012-10-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in the View Log Files component in Axigen Free Mail Server allow remote attackers to read or delete arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in (1) the fileName parameter in a download action to source/loggin/page_log_dwn_file.hsp, or the fileName parameter in (2) an edit action or (3) a delete action to the default URI.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-4940?: Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in the View Log Files component in Axigen Free Mail Server allow remote attackers to read or delete arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in (1) the fileName parameter in a download action to source/loggin/page_log_dwn_file.hsp, or the fileName parameter in (2) an edit action or (3) a delete action to the default URI.
How severe is CVE-2012-4940?: CVE-2012-4940 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-4940 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 84% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-4940?: CVE-2012-4940 affects Gecad Axigen Free Mail Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4940?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-4940 published?: CVE-2012-4940 was published on 2012-10-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:gecad:axigen_free_mail_server:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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