Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2012-4940?

Affected: Axigen Free Mail Server (Gecad). The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2012-4940 being exploited in the wild?

It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Sep 19, 2024.

Is CVE-2012-4940 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-2012-4940?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2012-4940?

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

How urgently should CVE-2012-4940 be patched?

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

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CVE-2012-4940

MediumExploitedPublic exploit

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in the View Log Files component in Axigen Free Mail Server allow remote attackers to read or delete arbitrary files via a ..

Published Oct 31, 2012 · Updated Apr 28, 2026

Key Facts

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CVE-2012-4940 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 6.4 v2) affecting Axigen Free Mail Server (Gecad).
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Sep 19, 2024. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 85% 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 listed as exploited in the wild.

CVSS v2

6.4

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

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

85%

Higher than 99.7% 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

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in the View Log Files component in Axigen Free Mail Server allow remote attackers to read or delete arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in (1) the fileName parameter in a download action to source/loggin/page_log_dwn_file.hsp, or the fileName parameter in (2) an edit action or (3) a delete action to the default URI.

Known-Exploited Catalog Listings

Catalog	Added	Remediation due	Ransomware use
Industry KEV feed	Sep 19, 2024	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

1 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
Axigen Free Mail ServerGecad	See advisory	n/a

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Oct 31, 2012
Added to Industry KEV feed
Sep 19, 2024
Last updated
Apr 28, 2026

Weakness Type

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

References

1 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in the View Log Files component in Axigen Free Mail Server allow remote attackers to read or delete arbitrary files via a ..
Affected: Axigen Free Mail Server (Gecad). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Sep 19, 2024.
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 listed as exploited in the wild.

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