Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2012-2953?

Affected: Web Gateway (Symantec) versions 5.0, 5.0.1, 5.0.2, 5.0.3. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2012-2953 being exploited in the wild?

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

Is CVE-2012-2953 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-2012-2953?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2012-2953?

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

How urgently should CVE-2012-2953 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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CVE-2012-2953

CriticalPublic exploit

The management console in Symantec Web Gateway 5.0.x before 5.0.3.18 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via crafted input to application scripts.

Published Jul 23, 2012 · Updated Apr 28, 2026

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2012-2953 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 10.0 v2) affecting Web Gateway (Symantec).
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 67% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

CVSS v2

10.0

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

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

67%

Higher than 99.3% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

No known

Not in a known-exploited catalog

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

The management console in Symantec Web Gateway 5.0.x before 5.0.3.18 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via crafted input to application scripts.

Affected Products

4 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
Web GatewaySymantec	5.0, 5.0.1, 5.0.2, 5.0.3	n/a

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Jul 23, 2012
Last updated
Apr 28, 2026

Weakness Type

CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

References

advisory54426
exploitMSF symantec_web_gateway_pbcontrol.rb
exploitExploitDB-20088
exploitExploitDB-20113
otherVU#108471

1 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

The management console in Symantec Web Gateway 5.0.x before 5.0.3.18 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via crafted input to application scripts.
Affected: Web Gateway (Symantec) versions 5.0, 5.0.1, 5.0.2, 5.0.3. 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: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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