CVE-2012-5973: CA XCOM Data Transport r11.0 and r11.5 on UNIX and Linux allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands

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HIGH 10.0WATCHLISTDOWNGRADE

CVE-2012-5973 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting xcom data transport. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

CA XCOM Data Transport r11.0 and r11.5 on UNIX and Linux allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted request.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited
On your watchlist

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	10.0 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	4.0% (top 9%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2012-12-10
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: ca

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2012-12-10 20:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:47 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ca xcom data transport DOWNGRADE

Affected: r11.0 · r11.5

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before r11.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy xcom-data-transport || rpm -q xcom-data-transport || xcom-data-transport --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before r11.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison xcom-data-transport sudo apt install xcom-data-transport=<VERSION_BEFORE_r11.0> sudo apt-mark hold xcom-data-transport

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

dnf --showduplicates list xcom-data-transport sudo dnf downgrade xcom-data-transport-<VERSION_BEFORE_r11.0> sudo dnf versionlock add xcom-data-transport

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-2012-5973?

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

Is CVE-2012-5973 being exploited?

CVE-2012-5973 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-2012-5973 affect?

CVE-2012-5973 affects xcom data transport. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). CA XCOM Data Transport r11.0 and r11.5 on UNIX and Linux allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted request.

How urgent is CVE-2012-5973?

Priority 63/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited; On your watchlist

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