CVE-2012-5697: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2012-5697: The btinstall installation script in Bulb Security Smartphone Pentest Framework (SPF) before 0.1.3 uses wea...

The btinstall installation script in Bulb Security Smartphone Pentest Framework (SPF) before 0.1.3 uses weak permissions (777) for all files in the frameworkgui/ directory, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information or inject arbitrary Perl code via direct access to these files.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 21:14 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE-2012-5697 is a local file-permission weakness in Bulb Security Smartphone Pentest Framework before 0.1.3. Its installer made framework GUI files world-readable and writable, which could let a local user view sensitive data or tamper with Perl code. Business impact is mainly on hosts where this older security tool remains installed. Exposure appears limited to systems running Bulb Security Smartphone Pentest Framework before 0.1.3, especially shared or multi-user systems. The source bundle does not identify broader products, cloud services, default deployments, or internet-facing attack paths. Treat as a targeted cleanup item, not an emergency internet-wide issue. Prioritize if legacy SPF exists on shared administrative, testing, or security tooling hosts where local users are not fully trusted. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for Bulb Security Smartphone Pentest Framework installations.; Upgrade SPF to version 0.1.3 or later where applicable.; If upgrade is unavailable, consult vendor guidance before changing permissions..

Prepared: Jun 14, 2026, 06:22 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Oct 20, 2014, 16:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://www.htbridge.com/advisory/HTB23123CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
https://twitter.com/georgiaweidman/statuses/269138431567855618CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC

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