How severe is CVE-2026-12201?

CVE-2026-12201 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2026-12201 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-12201?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2026-12201 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-12201 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-36676.

When was CVE-2026-12201 published?

CVE-2026-12201 was published on 2026-06-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-12201

CVE-2026-12201 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-266.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 4.3
CVSS v4: 1.9
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (1st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-36676
Weakness: CWE-266
Published: 2026-06-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A flaw has been found in IObit Malware Fighter up to 13.2.0. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component DLL Handler. This manipulation causes permission issues. The attack requires local access. The exploit has been published and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-12201?: A flaw has been found in IObit Malware Fighter up to 13.2.0. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component DLL Handler. This manipulation causes permission issues. The attack requires local access. The exploit has been published and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
How severe is CVE-2026-12201?: CVE-2026-12201 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2026-12201 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-12201?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-12201 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-12201 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-36676.
When was CVE-2026-12201 published?: CVE-2026-12201 was published on 2026-06-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

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