Is CVE-2012-1195 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2012-1195, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2012-1195 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2012-1195 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2012-1195?

CVE-2012-1195 has a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH).

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CVE-2012-1195

CWE-264Published: February 18, 2012· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

7.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in andesk/managementsuite/core/core.anonymous/ServerSetup.asmx in the ServerSetup web service in Lenovo ThinkManagement Console 9.0.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with an executable extension via a PutUpdateFileCore command in a RunAMTCommand SOAP request, then accessing the file via a direct request to the file in the web root.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2012-1195 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2012-1195. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.