CVE-2012-5878: Bulb Security Smartphone Pentest Framework (SPF) 0.1.2 through 0.1.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitr

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2012-5878 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) 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) 0.1.2 through 0.1.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the hostingPath parameter to (1) SEAttack.pl or (2) CSAttack.pl in frameworkgui/ or the (3) appURLPath parameter to frameworkgui/attachMobileModem.pl.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 5%: 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	9.3% (top 5%)
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: >= 0.1.2 and <= 0.1.4

Fixed in: newer than 0.1.4

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.1.2

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.1.4 (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.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.1.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison smartphone-pentest-framework sudo apt install smartphone-pentest-framework=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.1.2> sudo apt-mark hold smartphone-pentest-framework

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list smartphone-pentest-framework sudo dnf downgrade smartphone-pentest-framework-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.1.2> sudo dnf versionlock add smartphone-pentest-framework

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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: Smartphone Pentest Framework - Multiple Remote Command Execution Vulnerabilities

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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-2012-5878?

smartphone pentest framework: upgrade to newer than 0.1.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2012-5878 being exploited?

CVE-2012-5878 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-2012-5878 affect?

CVE-2012-5878 affects smartphone pentest framework. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Bulb Security Smartphone Pentest Framework (SPF) 0.1.2 through 0.1.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the hostingPath parameter to (1) SEAttack.pl or (2) CSAttack.pl in frameworkgui/ or the (

How urgent is CVE-2012-5878?

Priority 68/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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CVE-2012-5693 HIGH 8.8 UPGRADE Bulb Security Smartphone Pentest Framework (SPF) before 0.1.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary com

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