Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2012-4959?

Affected: File Reporter (Novell) versions 1.0.2. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2012-4959 being exploited in the wild?

It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.

Is CVE-2012-4959 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2012-4959?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2012-4959?

No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

How urgently should CVE-2012-4959 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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CVE-2012-4959

CriticalPublic exploit

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 ..

Published Nov 18, 2012 · Updated Apr 28, 2026

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2012-4959 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 10.0 v2) affecting File Reporter (Novell).
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 71% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

CVSS v2

10.0

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

71%

Higher than 99.4% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

No known

Not in a known-exploited catalog

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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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.

Affected Products

1 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
File ReporterNovell	1.0.2	n/a

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Nov 18, 2012
Last updated
Apr 28, 2026

Weakness Type

CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

References

exploitMSF file_reporter_fsfui_upload.rb
exploitExploitDB-22787
exploitExploitDB-23323
otherhttps://community.rapid7.com/community/metasploit/blog/2012/11/16/nfr-agent-buffer-vulnerabilites-cve-2012-4959
otherVU#273371

FAQ

Common Questions.

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 ..
Affected: File Reporter (Novell) versions 1.0.2. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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