Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2012-4869?

Affected: Freepbx (Sangoma) versions 2.9. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2012-4869 being exploited in the wild?

It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Dec 1, 2020.

Is CVE-2012-4869 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-2012-4869?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2012-4869?

Fixed versions are available, including Freepbx 2.10.

How urgently should CVE-2012-4869 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

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CVE-2012-4869

HighExploitedPublic exploit

The callme_startcall function in recordings/misc/callme_page.php in FreePBX 2.9, 2.10, and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via the callmenum parameter in a c action.

Published Sep 6, 2012 · Updated Apr 28, 2026

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2012-4869 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v2) affecting Freepbx (Sangoma).
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Dec 1, 2020. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 70% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Fixed versions are available, including Freepbx 2.10.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

CVSS v2

7.5

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

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

70%

Higher than 99.3% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

Yes

1 catalog listing

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

The callme_startcall function in recordings/misc/callme_page.php in FreePBX 2.9, 2.10, and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via the callmenum parameter in a c action.

Known-Exploited Catalog Listings

Catalog	Added	Remediation due	Ransomware use
Industry KEV feed	Dec 1, 2020	n/a	Not reported

Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.

Affected Products

2 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
FreepbxSangoma	2.9	2.10

Patched Releases

Freepbx

2.10

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Sep 6, 2012
Added to Industry KEV feed
Dec 1, 2020
Last updated
Apr 28, 2026

Weakness Type

CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')

References

advisory48463
advisoryhttp://www.freepbx.org/trac/ticket/5711
exploitMSF freepbx_callmenum.rb
exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
exploitExploitDB-18649

9 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

The callme_startcall function in recordings/misc/callme_page.php in FreePBX 2.9, 2.10, and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via the callmenum parameter in a c action.
Affected: Freepbx (Sangoma) versions 2.9. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Dec 1, 2020.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Freepbx 2.10.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

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