CVE-2012-0298: symantec web_gateway
CVSS: 6.4v2.0MediumModified
Published 21-05-2012Last modified 06-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2012-0298 is a medium (CVSS 6.4) vulnerability in symantec web_gateway. EPSS estimates a 9.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 95.3% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.
CVSS score
6.4/10
010
Medium · v2.0 (NVD)EPSS score
9.33%
0%100%
Low · -0.10 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits1exploit-database
Timeline
- 21-05-2012PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 06-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
The file-management scripts in the management GUI in Symantec Web Gateway 5.0.x before 5.0.3 allow remote attackers to (1) read or (2) delete arbitrary files via unspecified vectors.
CVSS metrics
1 score · 1 source · 1 versionMedium 6.4Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
9.33%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
95%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
-0.10 pp
From 9.44% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score9.33%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
1 foundsymantec Web gateway 5.0.2.8 - Multiple Vulnerabilities
Maturity: poc
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Symantec1 product
- web_gateway5.0 | 5.0.1 | 5.0.2
1 vendor · 1 product