7.2

CVE-2012-2957: symantec web_gateway

CVSS: 7.2v2.0HighModified
Published 23-07-2012Last modified 06-08-2024
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Vulnerability summary

CVE-2012-2957 is a high (CVSS 7.2) vulnerability in symantec web_gateway. EPSS estimates a 59.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 99.1% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.

Overall risk
51/100
0100
High · default modelHow is this calculated?
CVSS score
7.2/10
010
High · v2.0 (NVD)
EPSS score
59.29%
0%100%
Critical · 0.00 pp in 30 days
KEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits1exploit-database

Timeline

  1. 23-07-2012
    PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
  2. 06-08-2024
    Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

The management console in Symantec Web Gateway 5.0.x before 5.0.3.18 allows local users to gain privileges by modifying files, related to a "file inclusion" issue.

CVSS metrics

1 score · 1 source · 1 version

EPSS trend

Probability

59.29%

Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days

Percentile

99%

Versus all other CVEs

30-day change

0.00 pp

From 59.29% on 21-09-2026

21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score
59.29%

Known exploited

Compare KEV catalogs

Not in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.

Public exploits

1 found
  • exploit-databaselinuxVerified

    Symantec Web Gateway 5.0.3.18 - Local/Remote File Inclusion / Remote Command Execution

    Maturity: poc

Weaknesses

CWE · root cause

Affected systems

Symantec1 product

1 vendor · 1 product

References

4 links