CVE-2012-6135

Name: CVE-2012-6135
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-11-19T17:15:11.237+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 2.31%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-6135 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. RubyGems passenger 4.0.0 betas 1 and 2 allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files during the startup process.. EPSS estimates a 2.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

RubyGems passenger 4.0.0 betas 1 and 2 allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files during the startup process.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

EPSS Probability

2.31%

81.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Phusion	Passenger	4.0.0	Beta1
Redhat	Openshift	1.0	—

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/03/02/1Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2012-6135Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/82533Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2012-6135Third Party Advisory
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/58259Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/03/02/1Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2012-6135Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/82533Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2012-6135Third Party Advisory
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/58259Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Nov 19, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-6135?

RubyGems passenger 4.0.0 betas 1 and 2 allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files during the startup process.

How severe is CVE-2012-6135?

CVE-2012-6135 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-6135?

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-2012-6135?

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Source: NVD / NIST