PatchTheCVECVE-2012-6498: Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in index.php in Atomymaxsite 2.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to
CVE-2012-6498 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting atomymaxsite. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in index.php in Atomymaxsite 2.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with an executable extension, then accessing it via a direct request to the file, as exploited in the wild in October 2012.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.8 (Medium) |
| EPSS exploit chance | 2.0% (top 19%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2013-01-08 |
| 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-2012-6498?
atomymaxsite: upgrade to newer than 2.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2012-6498 being exploited?
CVE-2012-6498 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-2012-6498 affect?
CVE-2012-6498 affects atomymaxsite. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in index.php in Atomymaxsite 2.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with an executable extension, then accessing it via a direct request to the file, as e
How urgent is CVE-2012-6498?
Priority 44/100. No elevated risk signals yet.