How severe is CVE-2012-5692?

CVE-2012-5692 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2012-5692 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 26% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-5692?

CVE-2012-5692 primarily affects Invisioncommunity Invision Power Board. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-5692?

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-2012-5692 published?

CVE-2012-5692 was published on 2012-10-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-5692

CVE-2012-5692 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Invisioncommunity Invision Power Board with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 26% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 26% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Invisioncommunity Invision Power Board
Published: 2012-10-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in admin/sources/base/core.php in Invision Power Board (aka IPB or IP.Board) 3.1.x through 3.3.x has unknown impact and remote attack vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-5692?: Unspecified vulnerability in admin/sources/base/core.php in Invision Power Board (aka IPB or IP.Board) 3.1.x through 3.3.x has unknown impact and remote attack vectors.
How severe is CVE-2012-5692?: CVE-2012-5692 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2012-5692 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 26% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-5692?: CVE-2012-5692 primarily affects Invisioncommunity Invision Power Board. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5692?: 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-2012-5692 published?: CVE-2012-5692 was published on 2012-10-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (9)

cpe:2.3:a:invisioncommunity:invision_power_board:3.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:invisioncommunity:invision_power_board:3.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:invisionpower:invision_power_board:3.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:invisionpower:invision_power_board:3.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:invisionpower:invision_power_board:3.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:invisionpower:invision_power_board:3.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:invisionpower:invision_power_board:3.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:invisionpower:invision_power_board:3.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:invisionpower:invision_power_board:3.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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