CVE-2020-12641

Name: CVE-2020-12641
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-05-04T15:15:14.417+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 84.46%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-12641 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. rcube_image.php in Roundcube Webmail before 1.4.4 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters in a configuration setting for im_convert_path or im_identify_path.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 84.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

rcube_image.php in Roundcube Webmail before 1.4.4 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters in a configuration setting for im_convert_path or im_identify_path.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

84.46%

99.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by Jul 13, 2023.

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Roundcube	Webmail	>= 1.2.0, < 1.2.10	—
Roundcube	Webmail	>= 1.3.0, < 1.3.11	—
Roundcube	Webmail	>= 1.4.0, < 1.4.4	—
Opensuse	Backports Sle	15.0	Sp1
Opensuse	Leap	15.1	—
Opensuse	Leap	15.2	—

References

http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-09/msg00083.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/DrunkenShells/Disclosures/tree/master/CVE-2020-12641-Command%20Injection-RoundcubeExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/roundcube/roundcubemail/commit/fcfb099477f353373c34c8a65c9035b06b364db3Patch
https://github.com/roundcube/roundcubemail/compare/1.4.3...1.4.4Release Notes
https://github.com/roundcube/roundcubemail/releases/tag/1.4.4Release Notes
https://roundcube.net/news/2020/04/29/security-updates-1.4.4-1.3.11-and-1.2.10Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202007-41Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-09/msg00083.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/DrunkenShells/Disclosures/tree/master/CVE-2020-12641-Command%20Injection-RoundcubeExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/roundcube/roundcubemail/commit/fcfb099477f353373c34c8a65c9035b06b364db3Patch
https://github.com/roundcube/roundcubemail/compare/1.4.3...1.4.4Release Notes
https://github.com/roundcube/roundcubemail/releases/tag/1.4.4Release Notes
https://roundcube.net/news/2020/04/29/security-updates-1.4.4-1.3.11-and-1.2.10Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202007-41Third Party Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2020-12641US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: May 4, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-12641?

rcube_image.php in Roundcube Webmail before 1.4.4 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters in a configuration setting for im_convert_path or im_identify_path.

How severe is CVE-2020-12641?

CVE-2020-12641 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 84.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2020-12641?

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-2020-12641?

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Source: NVD / NIST