CVE-2012-4245

Name: CVE-2012-4245
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-08-31T18:55:05.933+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.51%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-4245 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The scriptfu network server in GIMP 2.6 does not require authentication, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via the python-fu-eval command.. EPSS estimates a 4.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The scriptfu network server in GIMP 2.6 does not require authentication, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via the python-fu-eval command.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.51%

90.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-862

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gimp	Gimp	>= 2.6.0, <= 2.6.13

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2012-08/0106.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/08/16/6Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/08/17/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/08/20/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.reactionpenetrationtesting.co.uk/GIMP-scriptfu-python-command-execution.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55089Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.xerox.com/download/security/security-bulletin/16287-4d6b7b0c81f7b/cert_XRX13-003_v1.0.pdfThird Party Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201603-01Third Party Advisory
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2012-08/0106.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/08/16/6Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/08/17/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/08/20/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.reactionpenetrationtesting.co.uk/GIMP-scriptfu-python-command-execution.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55089Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.xerox.com/download/security/security-bulletin/16287-4d6b7b0c81f7b/cert_XRX13-003_v1.0.pdfThird Party Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201603-01Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 31, 2012
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-4245?

The scriptfu network server in GIMP 2.6 does not require authentication, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via the python-fu-eval command.

How severe is CVE-2012-4245?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-4245 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4245?

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-2012-4245?

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Source: NVD / NIST