CVE-2012-5863
CWE-78Published: November 23, 2012· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
Official Description
These Sinapsi devices do not check for special elements in commands sent
to the system. By accessing certain pages with administrative privileges
that do not require authentication within the device, attackers can
execute arbitrary, unexpected, or dangerous commands directly onto the
operating system.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2012-5863 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-2012-5863. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2012-5863 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts