CVE-2012-0297
High PUBLISHEDThe management GUI in Symantec Web Gateway 5.0.x before 5.0.3 does not properly restrict access to application scripts, which allows remote...
Not yet in CISA KEV
Recommended Action
Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
At a Glance
The management GUI in Symantec Web Gateway 5.0.x before 5.0.3 does not properly restrict access to application scripts, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by (1) injecting crafted data or (2) including crafted data.
- CVE Published
- May 21, 2012
- Exploitation Reported
- May 21, 2012
- CVSS
- 10.0 High
- EPSS
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Affected Versions
| Vendor | Product | Version | Status |
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CVE References
- 53444 securityfocus.com · VDB Entry http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/53444
- symantec-web-file-include(75731) exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com · VDB Entry https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/75731
- symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp symantec.com · CVE Record http://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?...
Recommended Actions
- Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
- Check enrichment artifacts for scanner coverage and available PoCs before rolling remediation validation.
- Use the Pro API to automate enrichment, telemetry, and workflow delivery for VM, SOC, and CTI pipelines.
Known Exploited Vulnerability Sources
Catalogues that list this CVE as a known exploited vulnerability.
Per-source evidence links for KEV attestations are available through the KEVIntel Pro API.
Learn about Pro API access| Source | Added |
|---|---|
| The Shadowserver First | 2012-05-21 20:00 UTC |
Scanner Artifacts
Nuclei and Metasploit references linked to this CVE.
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Metasploit | https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/linux/http/symantec_web_gateway_lfi.rb | Apr 29, 2025 |
Virtual Patch
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Learn About Virtual PatchesCVSS Scores
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Exploitation Status
Exploited in the wild
Recorded 2012-05-21 20:00:00 UTC · The Shadowserver
Proof of concept available
Recorded 2025-04-28 15:02:11 UTC
Weaknesses (CWE)
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Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
Scanner Integrations
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Metasploit | https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/linux/http/symantec_web_gateway_lfi.rb | Apr 29, 2025 |
Potential Proof of Concepts
These PoCs are unverified and could contain malware. Use at your own risk.
Timeline
Key exploitation, disclosure, scanner coverage, and KEV attestation events for this CVE.
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10:58 UTC about 1 year ago10:58 UTC · about 1 year ago
Metasploit module available
Exploit module available
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15:02 UTC about 1 year ago15:02 UTC · about 1 year ago
Public PoC available
Public proof-of-concept code published
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20:00 UTC about 14 years ago20:00 UTC · about 14 years ago
Added to KEVIntel KEV Feed
High-confidence, third-party attested exploitation
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20:00 UTC about 14 years ago20:00 UTC · about 14 years ago
CVE published
Vulnerability disclosed publicly
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00:00 UTC over 14 years ago00:00 UTC · over 14 years ago
CVE ID reserved
Identifier reserved by the CNA
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Pro API Example
GET /api/v2/pro/kevs/CVE-2012-0297
{
"cve_id": "CVE-2012-0297",
"title": "The management GUI in Symantec Web Gateway 5.0.x before 5.0.3 does not proper...",
"affected_vendor": "Symantec",
"affected_product": "Web Gateway",
"affected_versions": [
{ "vendor": "...", "product": "...", "status": "affected", "display_label": "..." }
],
"confidence": "High",
"cvss_score": 10.0,
"epss_score": null,
"exploit_status": {
"exploited_in_the_wild": true,
"active_exploitation_observed": false
},
"sensor_telemetry": { "...": "Pro API fields" },
"proof_of_concepts": [ "..." ],
"scanner_integrations": [ "..." ]
}