PatchTheCVECVE-2012-6302: Soapbox through 0.3.1: Sandbox bypass - runs a second instance of Soapbox within a sandboxed Soapbox.
CVE-2012-6302 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting soapbox. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Soapbox through 0.3.1: Sandbox bypass - runs a second instance of Soapbox within a sandboxed Soapbox.
Why this priority
- High severity
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.8 (High) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.3% (top 73%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-269 |
| Published | 2020-01-24 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-16 |
Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2012-6302?
soapbox: upgrade to newer than 0.3.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2012-6302 being exploited?
CVE-2012-6302 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-2012-6302 affect?
CVE-2012-6302 affects soapbox. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Soapbox through 0.3.1: Sandbox bypass - runs a second instance of Soapbox within a sandboxed Soapbox.
How urgent is CVE-2012-6302?
Priority 34/100. High severity