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CVE-2012-2405: Gallery 2 before 2.3.2 and 3 before 3.0.3 does not properly implement encryption, which has unspecified impact

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CVE-2012-2405 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting gallery, gallery. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Gallery 2 before 2.3.2 and 3 before 3.0.3 does not properly implement encryption, which has unspecified impact and attack vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2012-1113.

Why this priority

  • Critical severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score10.0 (High)
EPSS exploit chance1.2% (top 32%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-310
Published2012-04-22
Last modified2026-06-16
Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: maian · menalto

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

maian gallery DOWNGRADE
Affected: 2.3 · 2.3.1 · 3.0 · 3.0.1 · 3.0.2
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.3
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy gallery || rpm -q gallery || gallery --version
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison gallery sudo apt install gallery=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.3> sudo apt-mark hold gallery
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list gallery sudo dnf downgrade gallery-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.3> sudo dnf versionlock add gallery
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.
menalto gallery DOWNGRADE
Affected: 2.2.6
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.2.6
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy gallery || rpm -q gallery || gallery --version
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.2.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison gallery sudo apt install gallery=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.2.6> sudo apt-mark hold gallery
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list gallery sudo dnf downgrade gallery-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.2.6> sudo dnf versionlock add gallery
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.
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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-2012-2405?

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

Is CVE-2012-2405 being exploited?

CVE-2012-2405 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-2012-2405 affect?

CVE-2012-2405 affects gallery, gallery. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). Gallery 2 before 2.3.2 and 3 before 3.0.3 does not properly implement encryption, which has unspecified impact and attack vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2012-1113.

How urgent is CVE-2012-2405?

Priority 52/100. Critical severity

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