CVE-2012-6498

CVE-2012-6498 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Maxtom Atomymaxsite with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in index.php in Atomymaxsite 2.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with an executable extension, then accessing it via a direct request to the file, as exploited in the wild in October 2012.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-6498?
Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in index.php in Atomymaxsite 2.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with an executable extension, then accessing it via a direct request to the file, as exploited in the wild in October 2012.
How severe is CVE-2012-6498?
CVE-2012-6498 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-6498 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-6498?
CVE-2012-6498 primarily affects Maxtom Atomymaxsite. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-6498?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-6498 published?
CVE-2012-6498 was published on 2013-01-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)