CVE-2010-20120 (GCVE-0-2010-20120)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2025-08-21 20:12 – Updated: 2026-05-15 11:13
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Maple <= v13 Maplet File Creation and Command Execution
Summary
Maple versions up to and including 13's Maplet framework allows embedded commands to be executed automatically when a .maplet file is opened. This behavior bypasses standard security restrictions that normally prevent code execution in regular Maple worksheets. The vulnerability enables attackers to craft malicious .maplet files that execute arbitrary code without user interaction.
Severity
SSVC
Exploitation: poc
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2025-08-22 15:25 UTC
CWE
- CWE-94 - Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
Assigner
References
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| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://www.maplesoft.com/products/maple/ | product |
| https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/16308 | exploit |
| https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasplo… | exploit |
| https://www.juniper.net/us/en/threatlabs/ips-sign… | third-party-advisory |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/maple-maplet… | third-party-advisory |
Impacted products
Date Public
2010-09-20 00:00
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