CVE-2012-0992

Name: CVE-2012-0992
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-02-07T21:55:03.64+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.80%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-0992 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. interface/fax/fax_dispatch.php in OpenEMR 4.1.0 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the file parameter.. EPSS estimates a 3.80% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

interface/fax/fax_dispatch.php in OpenEMR 4.1.0 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the file parameter.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.80%

88.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Openemr	Openemr	4.1.0

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2012-02/0004.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://osvdb.org/78731
http://secunia.com/advisories/47781Vendor Advisory
http://www.open-emr.org/wiki/index.php/OpenEMR_PatchesPatch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/51788Exploit
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/72915
https://www.htbridge.ch/advisory/HTB23069Exploit
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2012-02/0004.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://osvdb.org/78731
http://secunia.com/advisories/47781Vendor Advisory
http://www.open-emr.org/wiki/index.php/OpenEMR_PatchesPatch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/51788Exploit
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/72915
https://www.htbridge.ch/advisory/HTB23069Exploit

Timeline

Published: Feb 7, 2012
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-0992?

interface/fax/fax_dispatch.php in OpenEMR 4.1.0 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the file parameter.

How severe is CVE-2012-0992?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-0992 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.80% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-0992?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2012-0992?

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Source: NVD / NIST