How severe is CVE-2012-5179?

CVE-2012-5179 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2012-5179 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-5179?

CVE-2012-5179 primarily affects Boatmob Boat Browser. In total, 29 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-5179?

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

When was CVE-2012-5179 published?

CVE-2012-5179 was published on 2012-12-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-5179

CVE-2012-5179 is a low-severity vulnerability in Boatmob Boat Browser with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Boatmob Boat Browser
Published: 2012-12-26
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Boat Browser application before 4.2 and Boat Browser Mini application before 3.9 for Android do not properly implement the WebView class, which allows attackers to obtain sensitive information via a crafted application.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-5179?: The Boat Browser application before 4.2 and Boat Browser Mini application before 3.9 for Android do not properly implement the WebView class, which allows attackers to obtain sensitive information via a crafted application.
How severe is CVE-2012-5179?: CVE-2012-5179 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2012-5179 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-5179?: CVE-2012-5179 primarily affects Boatmob Boat Browser. In total, 29 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5179?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-5179 published?: CVE-2012-5179 was published on 2012-12-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (29)

cpe:2.3:a:boatmob:boat_browser:*:*:*:*:*:android:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:boatmob:boat_browser:2.0:*:*:*:*:android:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:boatmob:boat_browser:2.1:*:*:*:*:android:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:boatmob:boat_browser:2.2:*:*:*:*:android:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:boatmob:boat_browser:2.3:*:*:*:*:android:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:boatmob:boat_browser:2.4.1:*:*:*:*:android:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:boatmob:boat_browser:2.5.1:*:*:*:*:android:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:boatmob:boat_browser:2.6:*:*:*:*:android:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:boatmob:boat_browser:3.0:*:*:*:*:android:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:boatmob:boat_browser:3.1:*:*:*:*:android:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:boatmob:boat_browser:3.2.1:*:*:*:*:android:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:boatmob:boat_browser:3.3:*:*:*:*:android:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:boatmob:boat_browser_mini:*:-:*:*:*:android:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:boatmob:boat_browser_mini:2.6.1:-:*:*:*:android:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:boatmob:boat_browser_mini:2.7:-:*:*:*:android:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:boatmob:boat_browser_mini:2.7.1:-:*:*:*:android:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:boatmob:boat_browser_mini:2.8:-:*:*:*:android:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:boatmob:boat_browser_mini:2.9:-:*:*:*:android:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:boatmob:boat_browser_mini:2.9.1:-:*:*:*:android:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:boatmob:boat_browser_mini:2.9.2:-:*:*:*:android:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:boatmob:boat_browser_mini:3.0.1:-:*:*:*:android:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:boatmob:boat_browser_mini:3.0.2:-:*:*:*:android:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:boatmob:boat_browser_mini:3.1:-:*:*:*:android:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:boatmob:boat_browser_mini:3.2:-:*:*:*:android:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:boatmob:boat_browser_mini:3.3:-:*:*:*:android:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:boatmob:boat_browser_mini:3.4:-:*:*:*:android:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:boatmob:boat_browser_mini:3.5:-:*:*:*:android:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:boatmob:boat_browser_mini:3.6:-:*:*:*:android:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:boatmob:boat_browser_mini:3.7:-:*:*:*:android:*:*

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