Is CVE-2012-6274 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2012-6274, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2012-6274 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2012-6274 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2012-6274?

CVE-2012-6274 has a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2012-6274

CWE-287Published: February 24, 2013· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

5.0

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

BigAntSoft BigAnt IM Message Server does not require authentication for file uploading, which allows remote attackers to create arbitrary files under AntServer\DocData\Public via unspecified vectors.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2012-6274 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-2012-6274. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-287): Authentication bypass vulnerabilities allow attackers to access protected resources without valid credentials.