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CVE-2012-10041

WAN Emulator v2.3 contains two unauthenticated command execution vulnerabilities.

Published Aug 8, 2025CWE-78EPSS 4.07%

Overview

CVE-2012-10041 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 8, 2025.

Technical description

WAN Emulator v2.3 contains two unauthenticated command execution vulnerabilities. The result.php script calls shell_exec() with unsanitized input from the pc POST parameter, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands as the www-data user. The system also includes a SUID-root binary named dosu, which is vulnerable to command injection via its first argument. An attacker can exploit both flaws in sequence to achieve full remote code execution and escalate privileges to root.

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-10041?

CVE-2012-10041 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 8, 2025.

How severe is CVE-2012-10041?

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-2012-10041?

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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