How severe is CVE-2012-2560?

CVE-2012-2560 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-2560 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-2560?

CVE-2012-2560 primarily affects Wellintech Kingview. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-2560?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2012-2560 published?

CVE-2012-2560 was published on 2012-07-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-2560

CVE-2012-2560 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wellintech Kingview with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Wellintech Kingview
Published: 2012-07-05
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in WellinTech KingView 6.53 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a crafted HTTP request to port 8001.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-2560?: Directory traversal vulnerability in WellinTech KingView 6.53 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a crafted HTTP request to port 8001.
How severe is CVE-2012-2560?: CVE-2012-2560 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-2560 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-2560?: CVE-2012-2560 primarily affects Wellintech Kingview. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2560?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-2560 published?: CVE-2012-2560 was published on 2012-07-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:wellintech:kingview:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wellintech:kingview:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wellintech:kingview:6.5.30.2010.18018:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wellintech:kingview:6.52:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wellintech:kingview:65.30.2010.18018:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wellintech:kingview:65.30.17249:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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