CVE-2020-12641
CriticalExploitedPublic exploitrcube_image.php in Roundcube Webmail before 1.4.4 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters in a configuration setting for im_convert_path or im_identify_path.
Published May 4, 2020 · Updated Sep 17, 2026 · Also known as BIT-roundcube-2020-12641, DEBIAN-CVE-2020-12641, UBUNTU-CVE-2020-12641
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2020-12641 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Backports Sle (Opensuse), Webmail (Roundcube), Leap (Opensuse) and 2 more products.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Jun 20, 2023. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 84% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including roundcube 1.2.10, roundcube 1.2~beta+dfsg.1-0ubuntu1+esm2, roundcube 1.3.11.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
84%
Higher than 99.7% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
rcube_image.php in Roundcube Webmail before 1.4.4 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters in a configuration setting for im_convert_path or im_identify_path.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Jun 22, 2023 | Jul 13, 2023 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Jun 20, 2023 | Jul 13, 2023 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Jun 22, 2023 | Jul 13, 2023 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | Jun 22, 2023 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Affected Products
33 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Backports SleOpensuse | 15.0-sp1, 15.0-sp2 | n/a |
| WebmailRoundcube | See advisory | 1.2.10 |
| LeapOpensuse | 15.1, 15.2 | n/a |
| roundcubebitnami | >= 1.2.0 | 1.2.10 |
| roundcubemailsuse | See advisory | 1.3.15-bp152.4.3.1 |
Patched Releases
roundcube
1.2.10, 1.2~beta+dfsg.1-0ubuntu1+esm2, 1.3.11, 1.3.6+dfsg.1-1ubuntu0.1~esm2, 1.4.3+dfsg.1-1ubuntu0.1~esm1, 1.4.3+dfsg.1-1ubuntu0.1~esm2, 1.4.4, 1.4.4+dfsg.1-1, 1.5.0+dfsg.1-2ubuntu0.1~esm1
Webmail
1.2.10
roundcubemail
1.3.15-bp152.4.3.1, 1.4.11-1.3, 1.5.3-bp154.2.3.1
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
May 4, 2020
Added to Industry KEV feed
Jun 20, 2023
Added to CISA KEV
Jun 22, 2023
Added to CIRCL KEV
Jun 22, 2023
Added to ENISA EUVD
Jun 22, 2023
Last updated
Sep 17, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
References
- advisoryopenSUSE-SU-2020:1516
- advisoryhttps://roundcube.net/news/2020/04/29/security-updates-1.4.4-1.3.11-and-1.2.10
- advisoryGLSA-202007-41
- advisoryhttps://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2020-12641
- advisoryhttps://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2020-12625
FAQ
Common Questions.
rcube_image.php in Roundcube Webmail before 1.4.4 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters in a configuration setting for im_convert_path or im_identify_path.
Affected: Backports Sle (Opensuse) versions 15.0-sp1, 15.0-sp2; Webmail (Roundcube); Leap (Opensuse) versions 15.1, 15.2, among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Jun 20, 2023.
Yes. It was added on Jun 22, 2023 with a federal remediation due date of Jul 13, 2023.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including roundcube 1.2.10, roundcube 1.2~beta+dfsg.1-0ubuntu1+esm2, roundcube 1.3.11.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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