CVE-2012-6076

CVE-2012-6076 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Inkscape with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.4. 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

Description

Inkscape before 0.48.4 reads .eps files from /tmp instead of the current directory, which might cause Inkspace to process unintended files, allow local users to obtain sensitive information, and possibly have other unspecified impacts.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-6076?
Inkscape before 0.48.4 reads .eps files from /tmp instead of the current directory, which might cause Inkspace to process unintended files, allow local users to obtain sensitive information, and possibly have other unspecified impacts.
How severe is CVE-2012-6076?
CVE-2012-6076 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-6076 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-6076?
CVE-2012-6076 primarily affects Inkscape. In total, 25 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-6076?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-6076 published?
CVE-2012-6076 was published on 2013-03-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (25)

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