How severe is CVE-2012-4981?

CVE-2012-4981 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2012-4981 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-4981?

CVE-2012-4981 affects Toshiba Configfree. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4981?

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-2012-4981 published?

CVE-2012-4981 was published on 2020-01-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-4981

CVE-2012-4981 is a high-severity vulnerability in Toshiba Configfree with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-78.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Toshiba Configfree
Published: 2020-01-23
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Toshiba ConfigFree 8.0.38 has a CF7 File Remote Command Execution Vulnerability

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-4981?: Toshiba ConfigFree 8.0.38 has a CF7 File Remote Command Execution Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2012-4981?: CVE-2012-4981 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2012-4981 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-4981?: CVE-2012-4981 affects Toshiba Configfree. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4981?: 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-2012-4981 published?: CVE-2012-4981 was published on 2020-01-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:toshiba:configfree:8.0.38:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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