What is the CVSS score of CVE-2012-5972?

CVE-2012-5972 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6 (Low). CVSS vector: AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 7.6%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2012-5972?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2012-5972. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 7.6%.

Specview CVE-2012-5972

LOW

Relative Path Traversal (CWE-23)

2013-01-17 ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov

Path Traversal Specview

2.6

CVSS 2.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

2.6 LOW

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

High

Confidentiality

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Jan 17, 2013 - 16:55 cve.org

LOW 2.6

DescriptionCVE.org

Directory traversal vulnerability in the web server in SpecView 2.5 build 853 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a ... (dot dot dot) in a URI.

AnalysisAI

Directory traversal vulnerability in the web server in SpecView 2.5 build 853 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a ... Rated low severity (CVSS 2.6), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-23. Directory traversal vulnerability in the web server in SpecView 2.5 build 853 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a ... (dot dot dot) in a URI. Affected products include: Specview.

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.