PatchTheCVECVE-2026-1213: All versions of askbot before and including 0.12.2 allow an attacker authenticated with normal user permission
CVE-2026-1213 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting askbot. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
All versions of askbot before and including 0.12.2 allow an attacker authenticated with normal user permissions to modify the profile picture of other application users.This issue affects askbot: 0.12.2.
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 4.3 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.4% (top 71%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-639 |
| Published | 2026-01-27 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · 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-2026-1213?
askbot: upgrade to newer than 0.12.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2026-1213 being exploited?
CVE-2026-1213 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-2026-1213 affect?
CVE-2026-1213 affects askbot. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). All versions of askbot before and including 0.12.2 allow an attacker authenticated with normal user permissions to modify the profile picture of other application users.This issue affects askbot: 0.12.2.
How urgent is CVE-2026-1213?
Priority 27/100. Public exploit reference