CVE-2012-4463

Name: CVE-2012-4463
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-10-10T18:55:04.97+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.87%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-4463 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Midnight Commander (mc) 4.8.5 does not properly handle the (1) MC_EXT_SELECTED or (2) MC_EXT_ONLYTAGGED environment variables when multiple files are selected, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted file name.. EPSS estimates a 1.87% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Midnight Commander (mc) 4.8.5 does not properly handle the (1) MC_EXT_SELECTED or (2) MC_EXT_ONLYTAGGED environment variables when multiple files are selected, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted file name.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.87%

76.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Midnight-Commander	Midnight Commander	4.8.5

References

Timeline

Published: Oct 10, 2012
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-4463?

How severe is CVE-2012-4463?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-4463 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.87% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4463?

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Source: NVD / NIST