How severe is CVE-2012-5968?

CVE-2012-5968 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-5968 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-2012-5968?

CVE-2012-5968 primarily affects Huawei E585. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-5968?

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

When was CVE-2012-5968 published?

CVE-2012-5968 was published on 2012-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-5968

CVE-2012-5968 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Huawei E585 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.8. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (34th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Huawei E585
Published: 2012-12-19
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Huawei E585 device does not validate the status of admin sessions, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive user information and the session ID, and modify data, by leveraging access to the LAN network.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-5968?: The Huawei E585 device does not validate the status of admin sessions, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive user information and the session ID, and modify data, by leveraging access to the LAN network.
How severe is CVE-2012-5968?: CVE-2012-5968 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-5968 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-2012-5968?: CVE-2012-5968 primarily affects Huawei E585. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5968?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-5968 published?: CVE-2012-5968 was published on 2012-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:h:huawei:e585:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:huawei:e585u-82:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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