How severe is CVE-2012-5969?

CVE-2012-5969 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-5969 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-5969?

CVE-2012-5969 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-2012-5969?

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

When was CVE-2012-5969 published?

CVE-2012-5969 was published on 2012-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-5969

CVE-2012-5969 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (49th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Huawei E585
Published: 2012-12-19
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities on the Huawei E585 device allow remote attackers to (1) read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the PATH_INFO of an sdcard/ request or (2) modify arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the req_page parameter to en/sms.cgi.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-5969?: Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities on the Huawei E585 device allow remote attackers to (1) read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the PATH_INFO of an sdcard/ request or (2) modify arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the req_page parameter to en/sms.cgi.
How severe is CVE-2012-5969?: CVE-2012-5969 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-5969 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-5969?: CVE-2012-5969 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-2012-5969?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-5969 published?: CVE-2012-5969 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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