Command Injection Vulnerability in Zenoss Core 3.x
CVE-2012-10048

8.7HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Zenoss, Inc.

Status
Zenoss Core
Vendor
CVE Published:
8 August 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2012-10048?

Zenoss Core 3.x has a vulnerability that allows authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands on the server. Specifically, the command injection vulnerability resides in the showDaemonXMLConfig endpoint, where the daemon parameter is directly used in a Popen() call within ZenossInfo.py without appropriate input sanitization. This flaw can lead to potential exploitation by authenticated attackers, enabling them to run unauthorized commands with the privileges of the zenoss user.

Affected Version(s)

Zenoss Core 3.x

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2012-10048 - Proof of Concept

CVE-2012-10048 - Proof of Concept

CVE-2012-10048 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/20205
exploit
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-frame...
exploit
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/37571
exploit

CVSS V4

Score:
8.7
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

bcoles
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CVE-2012-10048 : Command Injection Vulnerability in Zenoss Core 3.x