CVE-2012-6710Extplorer Authentication Bypass
ext_find_user in eXtplorer through 2.1.2 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via a password[]= (aka an empty array) in an action=login request to index.php.
Published Oct 7, 2018 · Updated Oct 24, 2025 · Also known as UBUNTU-CVE-2012-6710
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2012-6710 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Extplorer.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Extplorer <=2.1.2, Extplorer 2.1.2.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
Scores
CVSS v3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
25%
Higher than 97.8% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
ATLAS score
55/100
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
1
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
1
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
Description
ext_find_user in eXtplorer through 2.1.2 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via a password[]= (aka an empty array) in an action=login request to index.php.
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| ExtplorerExtplorer | See advisory | 2.1.2 |
Patched Releases
Extplorer
<=2.1.2
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Oct 7, 2018
Last updated
Oct 24, 2025
Weakness Type
- CWE-287 Improper Authentication
References
- advisoryubuntu.com · CVE-2012-6710
- advisorycve.org · CVERecord
- advisory57058
- advisorycnnvd.org.cn · ldxqById.tag
- exploititsecuritysolutions.org · 2012-12-31-eXtplorer-v2.1-authentication-bypass…
FAQ
Common Questions.
ext_find_user in eXtplorer through 2.1.2 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via a password[]= (aka an empty array) in an action=login request to index.php.
Affected: Extplorer. 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.
Fixed versions are available, including Extplorer <=2.1.2, Extplorer 2.1.2.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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