How severe is CVE-2012-5385?

CVE-2012-5385 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2012-5385 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-5385?

CVE-2012-5385 primarily affects Webcalendar Project Webcalendar. In total, 15 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-5385?

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-2012-5385 published?

CVE-2012-5385 was published on 2012-10-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-5385

CVE-2012-5385 is a high-severity vulnerability in Webcalendar Project Webcalendar with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Webcalendar Project Webcalendar
Published: 2012-10-11
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

install/index.php in Craig Knudsen WebCalendar before 1.2.5 allows remote attackers to modify settings.php and possibly execute arbitrary code via vectors related to the user theme preference.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-5385?: install/index.php in Craig Knudsen WebCalendar before 1.2.5 allows remote attackers to modify settings.php and possibly execute arbitrary code via vectors related to the user theme preference.
How severe is CVE-2012-5385?: CVE-2012-5385 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2012-5385 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-5385?: CVE-2012-5385 primarily affects Webcalendar Project Webcalendar. In total, 15 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5385?: 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-2012-5385 published?: CVE-2012-5385 was published on 2012-10-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://webcalendar.cvs.sourceforge.net/viewvc/webcalendar/webcalendar/ChangeLog?pathrev=REL_1_2

Affected products (15)

cpe:2.3:a:webcalendar_project:webcalendar:1.0:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:webcalendar_project:webcalendar:1.0:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:webcalendar_project:webcalendar:1.0:rc3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:webcalendar_project:webcalendar:1.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:webcalendar_project:webcalendar:1.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:webcalendar_project:webcalendar:1.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:webcalendar_project:webcalendar:1.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:webcalendar_project:webcalendar:1.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:webcalendar_project:webcalendar:1.1.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:webcalendar_project:webcalendar:1.2:b1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:webcalendar_project:webcalendar:1.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:webcalendar_project:webcalendar:1.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:webcalendar_project:webcalendar:1.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:webcalendar_project:webcalendar:1.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:webcalendar_project:webcalendar:1.2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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