CVE-2012-1464
CWE-200Published: March 19, 2012· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
Official Description
Dashboard Server for NetMechanica NetDecision before 4.6.1 allows remote attackers to obtain the installation path via a request with a trailing "?" character, which causes Dashboard to attempt to access a non-existent resource. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2012-1464 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-2012-1464. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-200): Information exposure vulnerabilities leak sensitive data to unauthorized actors.
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2012-1464 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts