How severe is CVE-2012-5973?

CVE-2012-5973 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2012-5973 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-5973?

CVE-2012-5973 primarily affects Ca Xcom Data Transport. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-5973?

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-2012-5973 published?

CVE-2012-5973 was published on 2012-12-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-5973

CVE-2012-5973 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ca Xcom Data Transport with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. 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-94.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Ca Xcom Data Transport
Published: 2012-12-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

CA XCOM Data Transport r11.0 and r11.5 on UNIX and Linux allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-5973?: CA XCOM Data Transport r11.0 and r11.5 on UNIX and Linux allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted request.
How severe is CVE-2012-5973?: CVE-2012-5973 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2012-5973 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-5973?: CVE-2012-5973 primarily affects Ca Xcom Data Transport. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5973?: 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-2012-5973 published?: CVE-2012-5973 was published on 2012-12-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://support.ca.com/irj/portal/anonymous/phpsupcontent?contentID=%7B358F44CA-6354-4427-9088-C57138E9EE11%7D

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:ca:xcom_data_transport:r11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ca:xcom_data_transport:r11.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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