CVE-2012-2950: Gateway Geomatics MapServer for Windows before 3.0.6 contains a Local File Include Vulnerability which allows

Q: How do I fix CVE-2012-2950?

mapserver: upgrade to 3.0.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2012-2950 being exploited?

CVE-2012-2950 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2012-2950 affect?

CVE-2012-2950 affects mapserver. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). Gateway Geomatics MapServer for Windows before 3.0.6 contains a Local File Include Vulnerability which allows remote attackers to execute local PHP code and obtain sensitive information.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2012-2950?

Priority 54/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

HIGH 8.1REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2012-2950 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting mapserver. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Gateway Geomatics MapServer for Windows before 3.0.6 contains a Local File Include Vulnerability which allows remote attackers to execute local PHP code and obtain sensitive information.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	2.4% (top 16%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-434
Published	2020-01-09
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: gatewaygeomatics

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-01-09 22:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:42 UTCUpdated Record last modified

gatewaygeomatics mapserver UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.0.6

Fixed in: 3.0.6

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 3.0.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade mapserver

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade mapserver

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2012-2950?

mapserver: upgrade to 3.0.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2012-2950 being exploited?

CVE-2012-2950 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-2012-2950 affect?

CVE-2012-2950 affects mapserver. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). Gateway Geomatics MapServer for Windows before 3.0.6 contains a Local File Include Vulnerability which allows remote attackers to execute local PHP code and obtain sensitive information.

How urgent is CVE-2012-2950?

Priority 54/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

PHP vulnerabilities · Windows vulnerabilities

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