How severe is CVE-2012-5697?

CVE-2012-5697 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-5697 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-5697?

CVE-2012-5697 affects Bulbsecurity Smartphone Pentest Framework. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-5697?

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

When was CVE-2012-5697 published?

CVE-2012-5697 was published on 2014-10-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-5697

CVE-2012-5697 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Bulbsecurity Smartphone Pentest Framework with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (34th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Bulbsecurity Smartphone Pentest Framework
Published: 2014-10-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The btinstall installation script in Bulb Security Smartphone Pentest Framework (SPF) before 0.1.3 uses weak permissions (777) for all files in the frameworkgui/ directory, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information or inject arbitrary Perl code via direct access to these files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-5697?: The btinstall installation script in Bulb Security Smartphone Pentest Framework (SPF) before 0.1.3 uses weak permissions (777) for all files in the frameworkgui/ directory, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information or inject arbitrary Perl code via direct access to these files.
How severe is CVE-2012-5697?: CVE-2012-5697 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-5697 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-5697?: CVE-2012-5697 affects Bulbsecurity Smartphone Pentest Framework. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5697?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-5697 published?: CVE-2012-5697 was published on 2014-10-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:bulbsecurity:smartphone_pentest_framework:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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