How severe is CVE-2012-5187?

CVE-2012-5187 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-5187 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-5187?

CVE-2012-5187 primarily affects Weathernews Weathernews Touch. In total, 26 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-5187?

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

When was CVE-2012-5187 published?

CVE-2012-5187 was published on 2013-02-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-5187

CVE-2012-5187 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Weathernews Weathernews Touch with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. 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: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Weathernews Weathernews Touch
Published: 2013-02-06
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Weathernews Touch application 2.3.2 and earlier for Android allows attackers to obtain sensitive information about logged locations via a crafted application that leverages read permission for system log files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-5187?: The Weathernews Touch application 2.3.2 and earlier for Android allows attackers to obtain sensitive information about logged locations via a crafted application that leverages read permission for system log files.
How severe is CVE-2012-5187?: CVE-2012-5187 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-5187 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-5187?: CVE-2012-5187 primarily affects Weathernews Weathernews Touch. In total, 26 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5187?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-5187 published?: CVE-2012-5187 was published on 2013-02-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (26)

cpe:2.3:a:weathernews:weathernews_touch:*:-:*:*:*:android:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:weathernews:weathernews_touch:1.20:-:*:*:*:android:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:weathernews:weathernews_touch:1.23:-:*:*:*:android:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:weathernews:weathernews_touch:1.33:-:*:*:*:android:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:weathernews:weathernews_touch:1.35:-:*:*:*:android:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:weathernews:weathernews_touch:1.38:-:*:*:*:android:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:weathernews:weathernews_touch:1.39:-:*:*:*:android:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:weathernews:weathernews_touch:1.40:-:*:*:*:android:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:weathernews:weathernews_touch:1.43:-:*:*:*:android:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:weathernews:weathernews_touch:1.44:-:*:*:*:android:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:weathernews:weathernews_touch:1.49:-:*:*:*:android:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:weathernews:weathernews_touch:1.50:-:*:*:*:android:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:weathernews:weathernews_touch:1.51:-:*:*:*:android:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:weathernews:weathernews_touch:1.53:-:*:*:*:android:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:weathernews:weathernews_touch:1.55:-:*:*:*:android:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:weathernews:weathernews_touch:1.58:-:*:*:*:android:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:weathernews:weathernews_touch:1.64:-:*:*:*:android:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:weathernews:weathernews_touch:1.65:-:*:*:*:android:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:weathernews:weathernews_touch:1.66:-:*:*:*:android:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:weathernews:weathernews_touch:1.67:-:*:*:*:android:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:weathernews:weathernews_touch:1.68:-:*:*:*:android:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:weathernews:weathernews_touch:2.0.0:-:*:*:*:android:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:weathernews:weathernews_touch:2.1.0:-:*:*:*:android:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:weathernews:weathernews_touch:2.1.1:-:*:*:*:android:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:weathernews:weathernews_touch:2.2.0:-:*:*:*:android:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:weathernews:weathernews_touch:2.3.1:-:*:*:*:android:*:*

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