Security Vulnerability CVE-2020-12641 - Complete Analysis and Details
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CVE-2020-12641

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National Vulnerability Database Information

Description: rcube_image.php in Roundcube Webmail before 1.4.4 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters in a configuration setting for im_convert_path or im_identify_path.

CVSS Base Score: 9.8 (v3.1)

The **CVSS Base Score** is a score from **0 to 10** that represents the intrinsic severity of a vulnerability. A higher score indicates greater severity.

Value
0.02.55.07.510.0
Published on: 05/04/2020 15:15:14
Last modified: 11/04/2025 15:00:56
NIST: CVE source from the National Vulnerability Database (NVD)

CVSS Metrics Details

  • Base Severity: CRITICAL
  • Vector String: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
  • Attack Vector: NETWORK
  • Attack Complexity: LOW
  • Privileges Required: NONE
  • User Interaction: NONE
  • Scope: UNCHANGED
  • Confidentiality Impact: HIGH
  • Integrity Impact: HIGH
  • Availability Impact: HIGH

Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE)

Database CWE: v4.18

CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') ↗

The product constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component.

Fonte: MITRE CWE


FIRST Information

EPSS Score: 0.9328

The **EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System)** is a score from **0 to 1** that indicates the **probability** that a vulnerability will be exploited in the real world in the next 30 days. A higher value indicates a greater likelihood of exploitation.

Value
0.00.250.50.751.0

Percentile: 0.9979

The **Percentile** indicates how much higher this vulnerability's EPSS score is compared to all other vulnerabilities in the EPSS database. For example, a percentile of 0.90 (90%) means that 90% of vulnerabilities have an EPSS score equal to or lower than the current one.

Value
0.00.250.50.751.0

*Data updated as of: 2025-12-16


CISA Information (Known Exploited Vulnerabilities)

The **CISA KEV Catalog** lists vulnerabilities that have been **actively exploited in the real world**. If a CVE is present in this catalog, it indicates that the threat is immediate and mitigation should be a top priority.

CVE **CVE-2020-12641** **IS PRESENT** in the CISA KEV Catalog!

  • Vulnerability Name: Roundcube Webmail Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
  • Short Description: Roundcube Webmail contains an remote code execution vulnerability that allows attackers to execute code via shell metacharacters in a configuration setting for im_convert_path or im_identify_path.
  • Date Added to KEV: 06/22/2023
  • Vendor/Product: Roundcube / Roundcube Webmail
  • Required Action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
  • Due Date: 07/13/2023

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NVD References

Exploit PoC from GitHub

  • mbadanoiu/CVE-2020-12641: CVE-2020-12641: Command Injection via “_im_convert_path” Parameter in Roundcube Webmail
  • mbadanoiu/MAL-004: MAL-004: Command Injection Bypass for CVE-2020-12641 in Roundcube Webmail