CVE-2012-6141: The App::Context module 0.01 through 0.968 for Perl does not properly use the Storable::thaw function, which a

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HIGH 7.5MITIGATE

CVE-2012-6141 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting app\. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The App::Context module 0.01 through 0.968 for Perl does not properly use the Storable::thaw function, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted request to (1) App::Session::Cookie or (2) App::Session::HTMLHidden, which is not properly handled when it is deserialized.

Why this priority

High severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	2.3% (top 16%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2014-06-04
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): Red Hat, Inc. · Vendor: stephen adkins

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-06-04 23:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:47 UTCUpdated Record last modified

stephen adkins app\ MITIGATE

Affected: \ context

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2012-6141?

app\: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2012-6141 being exploited?

CVE-2012-6141 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-2012-6141 affect?

CVE-2012-6141 affects app\. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The App::Context module 0.01 through 0.968 for Perl does not properly use the Storable::thaw function, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted request to (1) App::Session::Cookie or (2) App::Session::HTMLHidden

How urgent is CVE-2012-6141?

Priority 47/100. High severity

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