CVE-2012-5699: BabyGekko before 1.2.4 allows PHP file inclusion.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2012-5699?

babygekko: upgrade to 1.2.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2012-5699 being exploited?

CVE-2012-5699 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-2012-5699 affect?

CVE-2012-5699 affects babygekko. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). BabyGekko before 1.2.4 allows PHP file inclusion.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2012-5699?

Priority 67/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2012-5699 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting babygekko. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

BabyGekko before 1.2.4 allows PHP file inclusion.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	4.9% (top 8%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-20
Published	2020-01-23
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: babygekko

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

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

babygekko babygekko UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.2.4

Fixed in: 1.2.4

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy babygekko || rpm -q babygekko || babygekko --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.2.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade babygekko

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade babygekko

Note

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

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: BabyGekko 1.2.2e - Multiple Vulnerabilities

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2012-5699?

babygekko: upgrade to 1.2.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2012-5699 being exploited?

CVE-2012-5699 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-2012-5699 affect?

CVE-2012-5699 affects babygekko. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). BabyGekko before 1.2.4 allows PHP file inclusion.

How urgent is CVE-2012-5699?

Priority 67/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

PHP vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2012-5698 HIGH 8.8 UPGRADE BabyGekko before 1.2.4 has SQL injection.

References

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