CVE-2012-5379: activestate activepython
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2012-5379 is a high (CVSS 7.3) vulnerability in activestate activepython. EPSS estimates a 1.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 68.4% of scored vulnerabilities. 2 public exploits are recorded.
Timeline
- 11-10-2012PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 16-01-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Untrusted search path vulnerability in the installation functionality in ActivePython 3.2.2.3, when installed in the top-level C:\ directory, might allow local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in the C:\Python27 or C:\Python27\Scripts directory, which may be added to the PATH system environment variable by an administrator, as demonstrated by a Trojan horse wlbsctrl.dll file used by the "IKE and AuthIP IPsec Keying Modules" system service in Windows Vista SP1, Windows Server 2008 SP2, Windows 7 SP1, and Windows 8 Release Preview. NOTE: CVE disputes this issue because the unsafe PATH is established only by a separate administrative action that is not a default part of the ActivePython installation
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 2 sources · 2 versions- NVDNIST7.3HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS trend
Probability
1.23%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
68%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 1.23% on 20-09-2026
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
2 foundExploit Reference (htbridge.com)
Maturity: unknown
IKE and AuthIP IPsec Keyring Modules Service (IKEEXT) - Missing DLL (Metasploit)
Maturity: weaponized
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeNo weakness data has been published for this record.
Affected systems
Activestate1 product
- activepython3.2.2.3
1 vendor · 1 product