What is the CVSS score of CVE-2012-2562?

CVE-2012-2562 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6 (High). CVSS vector: AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C. EPSS exploitation probability: 4.2%.

Mobiletrack CVE-2012-2562

HIGH

Improper Input Validation (CWE-20)

2012-05-22 cret@cert.org

Information Disclosure Google Mobiletrack

7.6

CVSS 2.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.6 HIGH

AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

High

Confidentiality

Integrity

Availability

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

May 22, 2012 - 15:55 cve.org

HIGH 7.6

DescriptionCVE.org

The Xelex MobileTrack application 2.3.7 and earlier for Android does not verify the origin of SMS commands, which allows remote attackers to execute a (1) LOCATE, (2) TRACK, (3) UPDATECFG, (4) UPDATEACCT, (5) STAT, (6) TERM, or (7) WIPE command via an SMS message.

AnalysisAI

The Xelex MobileTrack application 2.3.7 and earlier for Android does not verify the origin of SMS commands, which allows remote attackers to execute a (1) LOCATE, (2) TRACK, (3) UPDATECFG, (4). Rated high severity (CVSS 7.6), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable. No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-20. The Xelex MobileTrack application 2.3.7 and earlier for Android does not verify the origin of SMS commands, which allows remote attackers to execute a (1) LOCATE, (2) TRACK, (3) UPDATECFG, (4) UPDATEACCT, (5) STAT, (6) TERM, or (7) WIPE command via an SMS message. Affected products include: Xelex Mobiletrack.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.