CVE-2012-2244: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2012-2244: Mahara 1.4.x before 1.4.5 and 1.5.x before 1.5.4 allows remote authenticated administrators to execute arbi...

Mahara 1.4.x before 1.4.5 and 1.5.x before 1.5.4 allows remote authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary programs by modifying the path to clamav. NOTE: this can be exploited without authentication by leveraging CVE-2012-2243.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 19:26 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

Older Mahara installations allowed an administrator to change the ClamAV program path and make the server run arbitrary programs. That is serious because it turns an application setting into server-side code execution. The CVE also notes a separate flaw, CVE-2012-2243, could make this reachable without authentication. Exposure is likely limited to legacy Mahara 1.4.x and 1.5.x deployments, especially Debian-packaged installations from the 2012 era. Systems already upgraded to 1.4.5, 1.5.4, or later are not described as affected in the provided sources. Treat as high priority only if the organization still runs legacy Mahara. The business risk is server compromise from an administrative setting, with added concern if the companion authentication bypass is present. Modernized or retired Mahara deployments reduce urgency substantially. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Mahara to 1.4.5, 1.5.4, or a later supported release.; Apply Debian DSA-2591 updates where Mahara was installed from Debian packages.; Review Mahara vendor guidance and Launchpad notes for deployment-specific remediation details..

Prepared: Jun 24, 2026, 12:04 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Nov 24, 2012, 20:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://bugs.launchpad.net/mahara/+bug/1057238CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://mahara.org/interaction/forum/topic.php?id=4936CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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