CVE-2012-5769

CVE-2012-5769 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Spss Modeler with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

IBM SPSS Modeler 14.0, 14.1, 14.2 through FP3, and 15.0 before FP2 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files, and possibly send HTTP requests to intranet servers or cause a denial of service (CPU and memory consumption), via an XML external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-5769?
IBM SPSS Modeler 14.0, 14.1, 14.2 through FP3, and 15.0 before FP2 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files, and possibly send HTTP requests to intranet servers or cause a denial of service (CPU and memory consumption), via an XML external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference.
How severe is CVE-2012-5769?
CVE-2012-5769 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-5769 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-5769?
CVE-2012-5769 primarily affects Ibm Spss Modeler. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5769?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-5769 published?
CVE-2012-5769 was published on 2013-01-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (12)

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