How severe is CVE-2012-2562?

CVE-2012-2562 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2012-2562 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-2562?

CVE-2012-2562 affects Xelex Mobiletrack. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-2562?

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

When was CVE-2012-2562 published?

CVE-2012-2562 was published on 2012-05-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-2562

CVE-2012-2562 is a high-severity vulnerability in Xelex Mobiletrack with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Xelex Mobiletrack
Published: 2012-05-22
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-2562?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2012-2562?: CVE-2012-2562 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2012-2562 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-2562?: CVE-2012-2562 affects Xelex Mobiletrack. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2562?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2012-2562 published?: CVE-2012-2562 was published on 2012-05-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:xelex:mobiletrack:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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