How severe is CVE-2012-5972?

CVE-2012-5972 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2012-5972 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-5972?

CVE-2012-5972 affects Specview. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-5972?

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

When was CVE-2012-5972 published?

CVE-2012-5972 was published on 2013-01-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-5972

CVE-2012-5972 is a low-severity vulnerability in Specview with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6. 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-23.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-23
Affected product: Specview
Published: 2013-01-17
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the web server in SpecView 2.5 build 853 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a ... (dot dot dot) in a URI.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-5972?: Directory traversal vulnerability in the web server in SpecView 2.5 build 853 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a ... (dot dot dot) in a URI.
How severe is CVE-2012-5972?: CVE-2012-5972 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2012-5972 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-5972?: CVE-2012-5972 affects Specview. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5972?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-5972 published?: CVE-2012-5972 was published on 2013-01-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:specview:specview:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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