How severe is CVE-2012-5863?

CVE-2012-5863 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2012-5863 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 25% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-5863?

CVE-2012-5863 primarily affects Sinapsitech Sinapsi Firmware. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-5863?

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-2012-5863 published?

CVE-2012-5863 was published on 2012-11-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-5863

CVE-2012-5863 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Sinapsitech Sinapsi Firmware with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 25% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-78.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 25% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Sinapsitech Sinapsi Firmware
Published: 2012-11-23
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

These Sinapsi devices do not check for special elements in commands sent to the system. By accessing certain pages with administrative privileges that do not require authentication within the device, attackers can execute arbitrary, unexpected, or dangerous commands directly onto the operating system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-5863?: These Sinapsi devices do not check for special elements in commands sent to the system. By accessing certain pages with administrative privileges that do not require authentication within the device, attackers can execute arbitrary, unexpected, or dangerous commands directly onto the operating system.
How severe is CVE-2012-5863?: CVE-2012-5863 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2012-5863 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 25% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-5863?: CVE-2012-5863 primarily affects Sinapsitech Sinapsi Firmware. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5863?: 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-2012-5863 published?: CVE-2012-5863 was published on 2012-11-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:o:sinapsitech:sinapsi_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:sinapsitech:esolar_duo_photovoltaic_system_monitor:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:sinapsitech:esolar_light_photovoltaic_system_monitor:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:sinapsitech:esolar_photovoltaic_system_monitor:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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