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CVE-2012-10033

Published Aug 5, 2025 CWE-78 EPSS 1.19% (66th pctl)

Overview

CVE-2012-10033 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 5, 2025.

Technical Description

Narcissus is vulnerable to remote code execution via improper input handling in its image configuration workflow. Specifically, the backend.php script fails to sanitize the release parameter before passing it to the configure_image() function. This function invokes PHP’s passthru() with the unsanitized input, allowing attackers to inject arbitrary system commands. Exploitation occurs via a crafted POST request, resulting in command execution under the web server’s context.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Ref raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/exploits/unix/webapp/narcissus_backend_exec.rb Ref web.archive.org/web/20101127002623/https://narcissus.angstrom-distribution.org/ Ref www.exploit-db.com/exploits/22709 Ref www.exploit-db.com/exploits/22856 Ref www.vulncheck.com/advisories/narcissus-image-config-command-injection Ref raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/exploits/unix/webapp/narcissus_backend_exec.rb Ref www.exploit-db.com/exploits/22709 Ref www.exploit-db.com/exploits/22856

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-10033?

CVE-2012-10033 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 5, 2025.

How severe is CVE-2012-10033?

CVSS score information is not yet available for this vulnerability. Check back as the CVE record is updated by NVD analysts.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2012-10033?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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