CVE-2012-6142

CVE-2012-6142 is a high-severity vulnerability in Jochen Wiedmann Html 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-94.

Key facts

Description

Session::Cookie in the HTML::EP module 0.2011 for Perl does not properly use the Storable::thaw function, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted request, which is not properly handled when it is deserialized.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-6142?
Session::Cookie in the HTML::EP module 0.2011 for Perl does not properly use the Storable::thaw function, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted request, which is not properly handled when it is deserialized.
How severe is CVE-2012-6142?
CVE-2012-6142 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2012-6142 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-6142?
CVE-2012-6142 affects Jochen Wiedmann Html. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-6142?
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-2012-6142 published?
CVE-2012-6142 was published on 2014-06-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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