Is CVE-2012-4959 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2012-4959, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2012-4959 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2012-4959 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2012-4959?

CVE-2012-4959 has a CVSS score of 10.0 (CRITICAL).

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CVE-2012-4959

CWE-22Published: November 18, 2012· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

10.0

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in NFRAgent.exe in Novell File Reporter 1.0.2 allows remote attackers to upload and execute files via a 130 /FSF/CMD request with a .. (dot dot) in a FILE element of an FSFUI record.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2012-4959 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-2012-4959. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.