CVE-2012-6274Bigant Im Message Server Authentication Bypass
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.
Published Feb 24, 2013 · Updated Apr 28, 2026
Key Facts
Routine patching- CVE-2012-6274 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 5.0 v2) affecting Bigant Im Message Server (Bigantsoft).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: routine patching, as no exploitation is known and its severity is moderate or low.
Scores
CVSS v2
5.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
47%
Higher than 98.8% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
ATLAS score
47/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
Public exploit code
2
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
0
Reports of active use
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.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Bigant Im Message ServerBigantsoft | See advisory | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Feb 24, 2013
Last updated
Apr 28, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-287 Improper Authentication
References
- exploitMSF bigant_server_dupf_upload.rb
- exploitExploitDB-24528
- otherVU#990652
FAQ
Common Questions.
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.
Affected: Bigant Im Message Server (Bigantsoft). 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: routine patching, as no exploitation is known and its severity is moderate or low.
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