CVE-2012-2174

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

The URL handler in IBM Lotus Notes 8.x before 8.5.3 FP2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted notes:// URL.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: 0.0(none)
EPSS: 98.5%
KEV: Not listed

Published

June 20, 2012

Last Modified

April 29, 2026

References (4)

psirt@ushttp://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21598348
psirt@ushttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/75320
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21598348
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/75320

Weakness Classification(1)

MITRE Common Weakness Enumeration — the root-cause categories this CVE belongs to.

CWE-94Improper Control of Generation of Code (Code Injection)

Data Freshness Timeline

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Publicly available exploits

(2 references)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Metasploit module) (1 Exploit-DB entry). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-23650✓ verified
First seen Dec 25, 2012
IBM Lotus Notes Client URL Handler - Command Injection (Metasploit)
Open source ↗
Metasploitexploit/windows/browser/notes_handler_cmdinject✓ verified
First seen Jun 18, 2012
IBM Lotus Notes Client URL Handler Command Injection
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2012-2174?

CVE-2012-2174 is a none vulnerability published on June 20, 2012. The URL handler in IBM Lotus Notes 8.x before 8.5.3 FP2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted notes:// URL.

When was CVE-2012-2174 disclosed?

CVE-2012-2174 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on June 20, 2012, with the most recent update on April 29, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2012-2174 actively exploited?

CVE-2012-2174 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 98.5% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2012-2174?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2012-2174, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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