CVE-2012-5693: Bulb Security Smartphone Pentest Framework (SPF) before 0.1.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary com

Q: How do I fix CVE-2012-5693?

smartphone pentest framework: upgrade to 0.1.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2012-5693 being exploited?

CVE-2012-5693 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2012-5693 affect?

CVE-2012-5693 affects smartphone pentest framework. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Bulb Security Smartphone Pentest Framework (SPF) before 0.1.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the ipAddressTB parameter to (1) remoteAttack.pl or (2) guessPassword.pl in frameworkgui/; the f

Q: How urgent is CVE-2012-5693?

Priority 55/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2012-5693 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting smartphone pentest framework. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Bulb Security Smartphone Pentest Framework (SPF) before 0.1.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the ipAddressTB parameter to (1) remoteAttack.pl or (2) guessPassword.pl in frameworkgui/; the filename parameter to (3) CSAttack.pl or (4) SEAttack.pl in frameworkgui/; the phNo2Attack parameter to (5) CSAttack.pl or (6) SEAttack.pl in frameworkgui/; the (7) platformDD2 parameter to frameworkgui/SEAttack

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Adjacent network
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.7% (top 23%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-78
Published	2020-01-03
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: bulbsecurity

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-01-03 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:47 UTCUpdated Record last modified

bulbsecurity smartphone pentest framework UPGRADE

Affected: < 0.1.3

Fixed in: 0.1.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy smartphone-pentest-framework || rpm -q smartphone-pentest-framework || smartphone-pentest-framework --version

2. UPGRADE to 0.1.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade smartphone-pentest-framework

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade smartphone-pentest-framework

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2012-5693?

smartphone pentest framework: upgrade to 0.1.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2012-5693 being exploited?

CVE-2012-5693 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2012-5693 affect?

CVE-2012-5693 affects smartphone pentest framework. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Bulb Security Smartphone Pentest Framework (SPF) before 0.1.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the ipAddressTB parameter to (1) remoteAttack.pl or (2) guessPassword.pl in frameworkgui/; the f

How urgent is CVE-2012-5693?

Priority 55/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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