Is CVE-2012-1468 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2012-1468, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2012-1468 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2012-1468 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2012-1468?

CVE-2012-1468 has a CVSS score of 6.0 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2012-1468

NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: September 6, 2012· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

6.0

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Incomplete blacklist vulnerability in Open Journal Systems before 2.3.7 allows remote authenticated users with the Author Role permission to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with an executable extension that is not ".php", then accessing it via a direct request to the file in submission/original/ in the associated article directory, as demonstrated using .pHp, .asp, and other extensions.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2012-1468 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2012-1468. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.