CVE-2012-5972: Directory traversal vulnerability in the web server in SpecView 2.5 build 853 and earlier allows remote attack

Q: How do I fix CVE-2012-5972?

specview: upgrade to newer than 2.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2012-5972 being exploited?

CVE-2012-5972 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-2012-5972 affect?

CVE-2012-5972 affects specview. Severity is low (CVSS 2.6). Directory traversal vulnerability in the web server in SpecView 2.5 build 853 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a ... (dot dot dot) in a URI.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2012-5972?

Priority 37/100. EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

Routine

LOW 2.6UPGRADE

CVE-2012-5972 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.6) affecting specview. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in the web server in SpecView 2.5 build 853 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a ... (dot dot dot) in a URI.

Why this priority

EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	2.6 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	5.0% (top 8%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-23, CWE-22
Published	2013-01-17
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): ICS-CERT · Vendor: specview

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2013-01-17 16:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:47 UTCUpdated Record last modified

specview specview UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.5

Fixed in: newer than 2.5

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade specview

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: specview 2.5 build 853 - Directory Traversal

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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-2012-5972?

specview: upgrade to newer than 2.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2012-5972 being exploited?

CVE-2012-5972 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-2012-5972 affect?

CVE-2012-5972 affects specview. Severity is low (CVSS 2.6). Directory traversal vulnerability in the web server in SpecView 2.5 build 853 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a ... (dot dot dot) in a URI.

How urgent is CVE-2012-5972?

Priority 37/100. EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

References

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