How severe is CVE-2012-5901?

CVE-2012-5901 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-5901 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-5901?

CVE-2012-5901 affects Dflabs Ptk. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-5901?

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

When was CVE-2012-5901 published?

CVE-2012-5901 was published on 2012-11-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-5901

CVE-2012-5901 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dflabs Ptk with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Dflabs Ptk
Published: 2012-11-17
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

DFLabs PTK 1.0.5 stores data files with predictable names under the web document root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to read logs, images, or reports via a direct request to the file in the (1) log, (2) images, or (3) report directory.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-5901?: DFLabs PTK 1.0.5 stores data files with predictable names under the web document root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to read logs, images, or reports via a direct request to the file in the (1) log, (2) images, or (3) report directory.
How severe is CVE-2012-5901?: CVE-2012-5901 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-5901 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-5901?: CVE-2012-5901 affects Dflabs Ptk. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5901?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-5901 published?: CVE-2012-5901 was published on 2012-11-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:dflabs:ptk:1.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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