CVE-2018-12560

CVE-2018-12560 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cantata Project Cantata with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-22.

Key facts

Description

An issue was discovered in the cantata-mounter D-Bus service in Cantata through 2.3.1. Arbitrary unmounts can be performed by regular users via directory traversal sequences such as a home/../sys/kernel substring.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-12560?
An issue was discovered in the cantata-mounter D-Bus service in Cantata through 2.3.1. Arbitrary unmounts can be performed by regular users via directory traversal sequences such as a home/../sys/kernel substring.
How severe is CVE-2018-12560?
CVE-2018-12560 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-12560 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-12560?
CVE-2018-12560 affects Cantata Project Cantata. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-12560?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-12560 published?
CVE-2018-12560 was published on 2018-06-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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