How severe is CVE-2012-1396?

CVE-2012-1396 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2012-1396 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-1396?

CVE-2012-1396 primarily affects Goforandroid Go Fbwidget. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-1396?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2012-1396 published?

CVE-2012-1396 was published on 2012-03-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-1396

CVE-2012-1396 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Goforandroid Go Fbwidget with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (70th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Goforandroid Go Fbwidget
Published: 2012-03-07
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the GO FBWidget (com.gau.go.launcherex.gowidget.fbwidget) application 1.9 and 2.1 for Android has unknown impact and attack vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-1396?: Unspecified vulnerability in the GO FBWidget (com.gau.go.launcherex.gowidget.fbwidget) application 1.9 and 2.1 for Android has unknown impact and attack vectors.
How severe is CVE-2012-1396?: CVE-2012-1396 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2012-1396 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-1396?: CVE-2012-1396 primarily affects Goforandroid Go Fbwidget. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1396?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2012-1396 published?: CVE-2012-1396 was published on 2012-03-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://www4.comp.polyu.edu.hk/~appsec/bugs/CVE-2012-1396-vulnerability-in-GOFBWidget.html

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:goforandroid:go_fbwidget:1.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:goforandroid:go_fbwidget:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*