CVE-2012-5901: DFLabs PTK 1.0.5 stores data files with predictable names under the web document root with insufficient access

Routine

MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2012-5901 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting ptk. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

DFLabs PTK 1.0.5 stores data files with predictable names under the web document root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to read logs, images, or reports via a direct request to the file in the (1) log, (2) images, or (3) report directory.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.4% (top 28%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-264
Published	2012-11-17
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: dflabs

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2012-11-17 21:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:47 UTCUpdated Record last modified

dflabs ptk DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0.5

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0.5

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison ptk sudo apt install ptk=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.5> sudo apt-mark hold ptk

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list ptk sudo dnf downgrade ptk-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.5> sudo dnf versionlock add ptk

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.

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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-2012-5901?

ptk: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2012-5901 being exploited?

CVE-2012-5901 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-2012-5901 affect?

CVE-2012-5901 affects ptk. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). DFLabs PTK 1.0.5 stores data files with predictable names under the web document root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to read logs, images, or reports via a direct request to the file in the (1) log, (2) imag

How urgent is CVE-2012-5901?

Priority 35/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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