CVE-2006-7012: scart.cgi in SCart 2.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the p

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HIGH 10.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-7012 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting scart. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

scart.cgi in SCart 2.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the page parameter of a show_text action.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	10.0 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	5.2% (top 8%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-02-15
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: scart

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-02-15 02:28 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:34 UTCUpdated Record last modified

scart scart DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy scart || rpm -q scart || scart --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison scart sudo apt install scart=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0> sudo apt-mark hold scart

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list scart sudo dnf downgrade scart-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0> sudo dnf versionlock add scart

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: SCart 2.0 - 'page' Remote Code Execution

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2006-7012?

scart: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-7012 being exploited?

CVE-2006-7012 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2006-7012 affect?

CVE-2006-7012 affects scart. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). scart.cgi in SCart 2.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the page parameter of a show_text action.

How urgent is CVE-2006-7012?

Priority 63/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

References

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