How severe is CVE-2012-4959?

CVE-2012-4959 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2012-4959 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 71% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-4959?

CVE-2012-4959 affects Novell File Reporter. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4959?

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-2012-4959 published?

CVE-2012-4959 was published on 2012-11-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-4959

CVE-2012-4959 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Novell File Reporter with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 71% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 71% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Novell File Reporter
Published: 2012-11-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in NFRAgent.exe in Novell File Reporter 1.0.2 allows remote attackers to upload and execute files via a 130 /FSF/CMD request with a .. (dot dot) in a FILE element of an FSFUI record.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-4959?: Directory traversal vulnerability in NFRAgent.exe in Novell File Reporter 1.0.2 allows remote attackers to upload and execute files via a 130 /FSF/CMD request with a .. (dot dot) in a FILE element of an FSFUI record.
How severe is CVE-2012-4959?: CVE-2012-4959 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2012-4959 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 71% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-4959?: CVE-2012-4959 affects Novell File Reporter. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4959?: 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-2012-4959 published?: CVE-2012-4959 was published on 2012-11-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:novell:file_reporter:1.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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