CVE-2012-4036

Name: CVE-2012-4036
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-08-27T23:55:02.46+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.57%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-4036 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in admin.php in PBBoard 2.1.4 allows remote administrators to execute arbitrary PHP code by uploading a file with an executable extension, then accessing it via a direct request to the file in the addons directory. NOTE: this vulnerability can be leveraged by remote attackers using CVE-2012-1216.. EPSS estimates a 2.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in admin.php in PBBoard 2.1.4 allows remote administrators to execute arbitrary PHP code by uploading a file with an executable extension, then accessing it via a direct request to the file in the addons directory. NOTE: this vulnerability can be leveraged by remote attackers using CVE-2012-1216.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.57%

83.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Pbboard	Pbboard	2.1.4

References

http://osvdb.org/84479
http://secunia.com/advisories/50153Vendor Advisory
http://www.pbboard.com/forums/t10352.htmlVendor Advisory, URL Repurposed
http://www.pbboard.com/forums/t10353.htmlExploit, URL Repurposed
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/54916Exploit
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/77508
https://www.htbridge.com/advisory/HTB23101
http://osvdb.org/84479
http://secunia.com/advisories/50153Vendor Advisory
http://www.pbboard.com/forums/t10352.htmlVendor Advisory, URL Repurposed
http://www.pbboard.com/forums/t10353.htmlExploit, URL Repurposed
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/54916Exploit
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/77508
https://www.htbridge.com/advisory/HTB23101

Timeline

Published: Aug 27, 2012
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-4036?

How severe is CVE-2012-4036?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-4036 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4036?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST