Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2012-2215?

Affected: Zenworks Configuration Management (Novell) versions 11.1, 11.1a. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2012-2215 being exploited in the wild?

It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.

Is CVE-2012-2215 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2012-2215?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2012-2215?

No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

How urgently should CVE-2012-2215 be patched?

Brandefense priority: routine patching, as no exploitation is known and its severity is moderate or low.

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CVE-2012-2215Zenworks Configuration Management Path Traversal

Directory traversal vulnerability in the Preboot Service in Novell ZENworks Configuration Management (ZCM) 11.1 and 11.1a allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via an opcode 0x21 request.

Published Apr 9, 2012 · Updated Apr 28, 2026

Key Facts

Routine patching

CVE-2012-2215 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 5.0 v2) affecting Zenworks Configuration Management (Novell).
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: routine patching, as no exploitation is known and its severity is moderate or low.

Scores

CVSS v2

5.0

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

28%

Higher than 98.0% of all scored CVEs

Exploit maturity

Weaponized

ATLAS score

40/100

Publication score, see How it works

Exploitation Verdict

KEV listed

Not listed

Federal due date

None

No federal due date

Ransomware use

Not reported

Attributed actors

None named

Exploit & Defence Guidance

Exploit maturity

Weaponized

Public exploit code

Proof-of-concept links

In-the-wild evidence

Reports of active use

Advisories And Exploit References

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the Preboot Service in Novell ZENworks Configuration Management (ZCM) 11.1 and 11.1a allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via an opcode 0x21 request.

Affected Products

2 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
Zenworks Configuration ManagementNovell	11.1, 11.1a	n/a

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Apr 9, 2012
Last updated
Apr 28, 2026

Weakness Type

CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

References

patchdownload.novell.com · Download
patchsupport.novell.com · readme_5127930.html
exploitMSF zenworks_preboot_op21_bof.rb
otherzenworks-preboot-file-download(74189)
othernovell.com · viewContent.do

1 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

Directory traversal vulnerability in the Preboot Service in Novell ZENworks Configuration Management (ZCM) 11.1 and 11.1a allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via an opcode 0x21 request.
Affected: Zenworks Configuration Management (Novell) versions 11.1, 11.1a. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: routine patching, as no exploitation is known and its severity is moderate or low.

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