How severe is CVE-2012-6530?

CVE-2012-6530 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2012-6530 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 46% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-6530?

CVE-2012-6530 primarily affects Sysax Multi Server. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-6530?

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-2012-6530 published?

CVE-2012-6530 was published on 2013-01-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-6530

CVE-2012-6530 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sysax Multi Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 46% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 46% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Sysax Multi Server
Published: 2013-01-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in Sysax Multi Server before 5.52, when HTTP is enabled, allows remote authenticated users with the create folder permission to execute arbitrary code via a crafted request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-6530?: Stack-based buffer overflow in Sysax Multi Server before 5.52, when HTTP is enabled, allows remote authenticated users with the create folder permission to execute arbitrary code via a crafted request.
How severe is CVE-2012-6530?: CVE-2012-6530 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2012-6530 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 46% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-6530?: CVE-2012-6530 primarily affects Sysax Multi Server. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-6530?: 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-2012-6530 published?: CVE-2012-6530 was published on 2013-01-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:sysax:multi_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sysax:multi_server:4.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sysax:multi_server:4.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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