CVE-2012-0299

The file-management scripts in the management GUI in Symantec Web Gateway 5.0.x before 5.0.3 allow remote attackers to upload arbitrary code to a designated…

published May 21, 2012

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High probability of exploitation

NVD has not assigned a CVSS score to this record. It sits in the 99.2th percentile for exploit probability.

CVSS
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EPSS
64%
Percentile
99.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A crafty flaw in Symantec Web Gateway lets remote attackers sneak in arbitrary code uploads like an uninvited guest at a party! 🎉 Think of it like a hotel front desk that mistakenly lets anyone drop off a package for a VIP guest without checking the label. Little do they know, the package might contain something harmful! If exploited, an attacker could upload malicious code that runs on the server, potentially compromising sensitive data and disrupting services. It's like giving someone the keys to the server room and letting them run wild!

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel front desk that mistakenly lets anyone drop off a package for a VIP guest without checking the label. Little do they know, the package might contain something harmful! This vulnerability arises from improper handling of file uploads in the management GUI, allowing attackers to upload and potentially execute arbitrary code at specified pathnames.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could upload malicious code that runs on the server, potentially compromising sensitive data and disrupting services. It's like giving someone the keys to the server room and letting them run wild! Update Symantec Web Gateway to version 5.0.3 or later to close this loophole. Additionally, review the file upload permissions and implement proper security checks to ensure only trusted files are processed. 🔒 You've got this! Stay vigilant and keep your systems updated for a safer environment. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.63720 · 99.2th percentile
Published
2012-05-21T20:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 21 MAY 20:00Z
    The file-management scripts in the management GUI in Symantec Web Gateway 5.0.x before 5.0.3 allow remote attackers to upload arbitrary code to a designated…
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